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NCT02668874 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

A Clinical Trial Comparing Isolite® vs. Cotton Roll Isolation in the Placement of Dental Sealants

A NA study of Dental Caries on Pit and Fissure Surface, sponsored by University of Iowa.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
104
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02668874: Completed NA study of Dental Caries on Pit and Fissure Surface, sponsored by University of Iowa.

NCT02668874 is a NA study of Dental Caries on Pit and Fissure Surface that has completed, run by University of Iowa. The registered enrollment target is 104 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02668874, a NA study of Dental Caries on Pit and Fissure Surface, has completed, sponsored by University of Iowa.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
104 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this split-mouth, randomized, controlled trial is to evaluate the retention rates of sealants placed under Isolite vs. cotton roll isolation. This study will also compare the patient and operator acceptability and satisfaction of the two isolation techniques as well as the time consumed for sealant application during the two isolation techniques.

Primary Outcome

Physical examination will be done in order to determine if there is a percentage difference in retention rate of teeth, specifically 12 months after treatment.

Interventions

  • DEVICE Isolite System
  • OTHER Cotton Roll Technique

Study Locations (1)

Iowa

  • University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics - Iowa City

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 104 participants
Start Date 2015-02
Est. Completion 2017-08-21
Phase NA
University of Iowa

228 total trials

What the finished NCT02668874 record still lists

NCT02668874 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 104 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Dental Caries on Pit and Fissure Surface appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Isolite System is the first listed.

NCT02668874 reports a single indexed study location in Iowa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02668874 about?

NCT02668874 is a clinical study titled "A Clinical Trial Comparing Isolite® vs. Cotton Roll Isolation in the Placement of Dental Sealants". The purpose of this split-mouth, randomized, controlled trial is to evaluate the retention rates of sealants placed under Isolite vs. cotton roll isolation. This study will also compare the patient and operator acceptability and satisfaction of the two isolation techniques as well as the time consum...

What is the current status of trial NCT02668874?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 104 participants. The study started on 2015-02. Estimated completion is 2017-08-21.

What conditions does trial NCT02668874 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Dental Caries on Pit and Fissure Surface.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02668874?

The interventions under investigation include: Isolite System (DEVICE), Cotton Roll Technique (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02668874?

This trial is sponsored by University of Iowa, which has 228 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02668874 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Iowa. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02668874's enrollment target sits among peer trials

104 836th of 2000 higher than 1,164 of 2,000 other NA trials

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