Evaluation of a Daily Oral Care Lozenge on Oral Health and Quality of Life in Older Adults

Oral Health Clinical Trial

Official title:

Evaluation of a Daily Oral Care Lozenge on Oral Health and Quality of Life in Older Adults

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT03693027
• Other study ID #: 2017-04
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: June 1, 2018
• Est. completion date: December 31, 2018

Study information

• Verified date: October 2018
• Source: Primal Therapies Inc.
• Contact: Emily Stein, PhD
• Phone: 510-847-8132
• Email: emily.stein[@]primaltx.com
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The assessment of a daily oral care lozenge (PTx800) will be compared to a placebo control in a cohort of older adults who visit adult senior centers and who also have mild to moderate gingivitis. The comparison of the pre-to post change in gum health and pathogen burdens will be measured over a 6 week period. In addition, the feasibility and acceptability of using the lozenges will be assessed in this older adult population.

Description:

By 2030, 70 million Americans will be over the age of 65. Currently, 70% of older adults have periodontal disease, 20% have untreated tooth decay, and 1 in 4 older adults have lost some or all of their teeth. This poses a significant problem as mounting evidence demonstrates a link between oral disease and life-threatening diseases, including premature death. Gum disease is associated with systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, respiratory disorders, dementia and cancers. Moreover, numerous studies suggest that the number of teeth lost in adulthood is a predictor of premature death. Therefore, an individual's oral health and general health are tightly linked and good oral hygiene could be an easy means of preventing serious, life-threatening conditions in many older adults.

For many older adults, decreased manual dexterity, physical or mental impairment, income constraints, lack of dental insurance, all contribute to and exacerbate oral disease. A cost-effective, nontoxic and easy-to-take oral solution has been developed; PTx800 rapid dissolving lozenges. The investigators are evaluating PTx800 lozenge performance on gum health and ease of use in the older adult population who frequent community centers in the greater Cleveland, Ohio area. Efficacy assessment will be determined over the course of 6 weeks on participants with confirmed mild-to-moderate gingivitis. Endpoint measurements on gum health for PTx800 vs placebo control will be evaluated. Furthermore, the ease of use and receptivity to the PTx800 lozenges will be assessed in order to determine whether the PTx800 lozenges could be a viable candidate to supplement standard oral hygiene practices. A comparison in the change in oral health outcomes and dental pathogen burdens will be investigated in the 6-week study. As a part of the study design, a survey of this population will be conducted to understand perceptions, biases and habits as they relate to oral health, social and emotional well-being. The culmination of this work will impart a better understanding of, and facilitate appropriate actions to address, the oral health crisis in older adults. The ultimate goal of this study is to identify methods to improve the quality of life for this demographic.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 60
• Est. completion date: December 31, 2018
• Est. primary completion date: December 20, 2018
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 60 Years to 85 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• age range between 60 and 85 years,

• non-smokers or those who have stopped for 2 years or more,

• baseline gingival index (MGI score greater or equal to 1.75),

• score of 4 or lower on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ).

Exclusion Criteria:

• subjects on antibiotic within the previous 30 days,

• fixed or removable full dentures,

• advanced periodontitis,

• significant oral soft tissue pathology based on a visual examination (excluding gingivitis),

• gross dental caries,

• score of 5 or higher on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ).

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Oral Health

Intervention

Dietary Supplement:
• PTx800 lozenges
PTX800 is a nutritional supplement containing generally recognized as safe designated active ingredients in a rapid melt oral lozenges.
• Placebo control
The placebo of PTX800 is a rapid melt oral lozenge without the active ingredients found in the PTX800 lozenges.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging	Cleveland	Ohio

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Primal Therapies Inc.	Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

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Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Change from Baseline of Bacterial Burden	Oral swabs and oral mouth rinses will be taken from subjects. Bacterial burden and composition will be determined by live bacterial cultures and quantitative polymerase chain reaction.	Measured at baseline and at 6 weeks
Primary	Change from Baseline of Oral Health	Oral gum health and dental assessments including modified gingival index will be determined by a licensed dental practitioner. The Modified Gingival Index (MGI) uses non-invasive/no probing methods. The scoring system rates mild and moderate inflammation where: 0 = no inflammation; 1 = mild inflammation or with slight changes in color and texture in a portion of gingival tissue; 2 = mild inflammation in all portions of the gingiva; 3 = moderate, bright surface inflammation, erythema, edema and/or hypertrophy of gingival marginal or papillary; 4 = severe inflammation: erythema, edema and/or marginal gingival hypertrophy or spontaneous bleeding, papillary, congestion or ulceration.	Measured at baseline and at 6 weeks
Secondary	Change from Baseline in oral health behaviors and habits	Subjects are asked a comprehensive questionnaire regarding overall medical and dental health as well as oral and dental care habits and behaviors	Measured at baseline and at 6 weeks