A Comparison of Long-Term Effectiveness of Two Desensitizing Products (NCT03851900) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Comparison of Long-Term Effectiveness of Two Desensitizing Products
Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2019-02-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized, controlled, clinical trial aimed to compare the 6- month clinical performance of a desensitizer that contains calcium phosphate TM with a two-step self-etch adhesive SE and placebo (distilled water). At least 150 teeth wil be treated with desensitizing products and placebo randomly one third usig TM, one third using SE and one third using placebo. The efficiency of the materials will be evaluated at baseline, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Subjects with 3 or more hypersensitive teeth with a VAS (Visual Analog Scale) score
. Willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
. Subjects are unwilling to participate voluntarily
. Patients under 18 years old
. Those that were taking analgesic medicaments
. Pregnant and breastfeeding females
. The presence of a systemic disease that affects the participation
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.
1This trial compared two different desensitizing products for tooth sensitivity over a long-term period — can you tell me which types of products were tested and whether either one is something you'd already consider recommending for my situation?
2Since this study is now completed, have the results been published anywhere, and if so, what did they show about how well each desensitizing product worked over time?
3How does dentin hypersensitivity treatment in a clinical trial like this differ from what I might get in a regular dental office visit — would the treatment approach be any different?
4Are there already standard treatments for tooth sensitivity that have a well-established track record, and would you recommend trying one of those before considering anything newer that might have come out of research like this?
5My sensitivity symptoms have been affecting my daily life — based on what you know about long-term desensitizing treatments, what would you say is a realistic expectation for how much relief I might get and how long it could last?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
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The effectiveness of desensitizers through long-term period