Povidone Iodine Efficacy Study

NCT05272254 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 202

Last updated 2026-02-27

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Summary

This is a single center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II clinical trial (RCT) to evaluate the efficacy of topical 10% Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Iodine (PVPI) to prevent new caries lesions when applied to the teeth of children with Severe Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC). At baseline, following oral rehabilitation in the operating room {10% (PVPI + Fluoride Varnish (FV)} will be compared to the current standard of care (Placebo + FV). Study participants will be followed for approximately 24 months post-baseline. The study interventions post-baseline will be administered at 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, and 21 months.

Conditions

  • Early Childhood Caries

Interventions

DRUG

10% povidone iodine + FV

applied to children's teeth

OTHER

Placebo +FV

applied to children's teeth

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Rochester

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dorota T Kopycka-Kedzierawski, DDS, MPH · University of Rochester

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
24 Months
Max Age
71 Months
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-09-15
Primary Completion
2027-05-31
Completion
2027-05-31
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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