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NCT03649659 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
Effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) in Arresting Cavitated Caries Lesions
A Phase 3 study, sponsored by University of Michigan.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 830
- Enrollment target
NCT03649659: Clinical Trial Phase 3 study, sponsored by University of Michigan.
NCT03649659 is a Phase 3 study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Michigan. The registered enrollment target is 830 participants, roughly in line with the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03649659, a Phase 3 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Michigan.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 830 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This trial is a Phase III, multisite, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, with two parallel groups. The groups are SDF or placebo and they are applied every 6 months. The primary hypothesis of the trial is that SDF is better than placebo for stopping cavities with dentin exposed in baby teeth when assessed at 6 months after initial application.
Primary Outcome
Arrested trial lesions will be assessed by determining if the lesion is hard or soft by pressing on the lesion using a standard probe as assessed by calibrated examiners.
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG Silver Diamine Fluoride
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 830 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-10-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-04-27 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Why NCT03649659 stopped before completion
NCT03649659 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 830 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, roughly in line with the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT03649659 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03649659 about?
NCT03649659 is a clinical study titled "Effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) in Arresting Cavitated Caries Lesions". This trial is a Phase III, multisite, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, with two parallel groups. The groups are SDF or placebo and they are applied every 6 months. The primary hypothesis of the trial is that SDF is better than placebo for stopping cavities with dentin exposed in baby teeth when...
What is the current status of trial NCT03649659?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 830 participants. The study started on 2018-10-08. Estimated completion is 2023-04-27.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03649659?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Silver Diamine Fluoride (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03649659?
This trial is sponsored by University of Michigan, which has 1,327 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03649659's enrollment target sits among peer trials
830 398th of 2000 higher than 1,601 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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