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Caries Detection

All Participants for Tooth Decay

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Karina Irusa, BDS, MS

Research Sponsored by Tufts University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 months

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

"This trial aims to see if a new mouth rinse called LumiCare™ is better at detecting cavities compared to a common method called QLF. They also want to see if there is a difference

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 21 at high risk of tooth decay, with at least two active caries and one cavitated lesion. Participants must have recent bite-wing X-rays and a mix of active, inactive, and sound teeth. Both e-cigarette users and non-users can join if they're patients at TUSDM Comprehensive Care Clinic.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study aims to compare the effectiveness of LumiCare™ rinse with QLF Inspektor Pro Imaging in tracking tooth decay progression. It also looks into how caries progress in e-cigarette/vape users versus non-users.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects are not listed for this dental trial, typical risks may include discomfort during imaging or allergic reactions to the LumiCare™ rinse.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Comparison of two caries-detecting devices

Secondary outcome measures

Caries progression in those who do and do not use e-cigarettes/vapes

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: All ParticipantsExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

All participants enrolled in the study will have the two caries detecting devices used during each research visit.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Tufts UniversityLead Sponsor

265 Previous Clinical Trials

661,843 Total Patients Enrolled

Karina Irusa, BDS, MSPrincipal InvestigatorTufts University School of Dental Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the cumulative count of individuals participating in this medical study?

"Affirmative, the details on clinicaltrials.gov affirm that this trial is currently in search of participants. Initially shared on April 1st, 2024, and last revised on March 18th, 2024, it aims to enroll a total of 60 patients at one specific site."

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Are there any available openings for patients to participate in this medical study?

"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this specific clinical trial is currently enrolling participants. The trial was first listed on April 1st, 2024, and has been updated most recently on March 18th, 2024. A total of 60 patients are sought for enrollment at a single site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Caries Detection With Two Different Caries Detecting Devices

Karina Irusa 2024. "Caries Detection With Two Different Caries Detecting Devices". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06152081.