Fluoride Concentration in Inter-proximal Fluid From Dental Sealants (NCT01588210) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Fluoride Concentration in Inter-proximal Fluid From Dental Sealants
Italy2,776 participantsStarted 2008-01
Plain-language summary
The hypothesis of this study is that the concentration of fluoride in oral interproximal fluids would increase more after using high-viscosity GIC as pit and fissure sealant, compared to Resin-Based sealants containing fluoride and RB sealants without fluoride content. To validate this hypothesis a randomized clinical trial was designed and performed in schoolchildren in order to evaluate fluoride release in inter-proximal fluid in vivo after the placement of three types of sealants: high-viscosity GIC, Resin-Based sealants containing fluoride and RB sealants without fluoride content.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 7 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The inclusion criteria are: year of birth between 2000 and 2002, informed consent signed by parents/guardians, presence of at least two permanent first molars completely erupted.
Exclusion Criteria:
* The exclusion criteria are: demineralized lesions and hypomineralized permanent molar, carious lesions or presence of filling on the occlusal surface of the first permanent molar, fixed orthodontic treatment.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.