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Hydrogen Sulfide Production by Oral Microflora

NCT00396539 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2009-02-03

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Summary

Oral malodor is a common condition. In most cases this condition results from the proteolytic activity of anaerobic oral bacteria. These bacteria produce volatile sulfide compounds which are fowl smelling and are felt during exhalation and speech. the aim of the present study is to examine a simple method of detecting these bacteria in samples taken from the oral cavity of oral malodor patients.

Conditions

  • Oral Malodor (Halitosis)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hadassah Medical Organization

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nir Sterer, Dr. · Hadassah Medical Organization

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-01-31
Primary Completion
2008-08-31
Completion
2008-09-30

Countries

  • Israel

Study Locations

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