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Regular Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Hygiene in the Elderly 24-hour Care

NCT05720104 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2024-10-16

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Summary

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Lumoral device on oral hygiene, inflammatory load, and dryness of mouth in elderly 24-hour care residents. The second aim is to investigate the usefulness and benefits of the aMMP-8 chair-side test and the Lumoral device in improving the oral hygiene of elderly people. In addition, the study will investigate the usability of Lumoral assessed by different care professionals to evaluate the need for oral care and plaque control procedures in elderly residents.

Conditions

  • Inflamed Gums
  • Dryness Oral
  • Plaque

Interventions

DEVICE

Lumoral Treatment

Subjects will receive detailed instructions for the use of Lumoral treatment -device. Subjects will be instructed to use the Lumoral treatment -device and follow the protocol once a day for two months and to keep a diary.

OTHER

Standard oral hygiene instructions

Subjects will receive the latest standard oral hygiene instructions according to the Swedish dental association's guidelines.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Helsinki

    collaborator OTHER

  • Karolinska Institutet

    collaborator OTHER

  • Koite Health Oy

    lead INDUSTRY

Principal Investigators

  • Tommi Pätilä, Docent · Koite Health

  • Timo Sorsa, Professor · University of Helsinki

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-01-31
Primary Completion
2024-10-31
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • Sweden

Study Locations

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