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NCT00004640 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
"Clinical Trials to Enhance Elders' Oral Health" ("TEETH")
A Phase 3 study, sponsored by University of Washington.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 1,101
- Enrollment target
NCT00004640 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by University of Washington. The registered enrollment target is 1,101 participants.
The verdict
NCT00004640, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by University of Washington.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 1,101 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if regular rinsing with chlorhexidine is effective as a long-term preventive method for reducing the incidence of tooth loss in low income older adults. The true end-point of the study is tooth loss after five years of regular rinsing with chlorhexidine or a placebo; surrogate endpoints are periodontal disease, root and coronal decay.
Interventions
- DRUG Chlorhexidine rinse
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,101 participants |
| Start Date | 1998-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-10 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00004640
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00004640 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 1,101 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Washington, which has 1,048 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Chlorhexidine rinse is the first listed.
NCT00004640 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00004640 about?
NCT00004640 is a clinical study titled ""Clinical Trials to Enhance Elders' Oral Health" ("TEETH")". The purpose of this study is to determine if regular rinsing with chlorhexidine is effective as a long-term preventive method for reducing the incidence of tooth loss in low income older adults. The true end-point of the study is tooth loss after five years of regular rinsing with chlorhexidine or a...
What is the current status of trial NCT00004640?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 1,101 participants. The study started on 1998-05. Estimated completion is 2008-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00004640?
The interventions under investigation include: Chlorhexidine rinse (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00004640?
This trial is sponsored by University of Washington, which has 1,048 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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