Six Month Plaque and Gingivitis Study Using Colgate Total Toothpaste

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The objective of this randomized, single center, parallel clinical research study is to evaluate the comparative efficacy performance of three dentifrices -Colgate Total Toothpaste, Parodontax Toothpaste and Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste in controlling gingivitis and dental plaque in adults.

Official Title
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The Clinical Investigation of Colgate Total Toothpaste as Compared to Parodontax Toothpaste and Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste in Controlling Established Plaque and Gingivitis. (A Six Month Study)

Conditions
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Dental Plaque, Gingivitis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: Colgate Cavity Protection toothpaste
* Drug: Colgate Total toothpaste
* Drug: Parodontax toothpaste


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Subjects, ages 18-70, inclusive. Availability for the six-month duration ofthe clinical research study. Good general health. Minimum of 20 uncrowned permanent natural teeth (excluding third molars). Initial gingivitis index of at least 1.0 as determined by the use of the Loe and Silness Gingival Index. Initial plaque index of at least 1.5 as determined by the use of the Quigley and Hein Plaque Index (Turesky Modification). Signed Informed Consent Form. Exclusion Criteria: Presence of orthodontic bands. Presence of partial removable dentures. Tumor(s) of the soft or hard tissues of the oral cavity. Advanced periodontal disease (purulent exudate, tooth mobility, and/or extensive loss of periodontal attachment or alveolar bone). Five or more carious lesions requiring immediate restorative treatment. Antibiotic use any time during the one month prior to entry into the study. Participation in any other clinical study or test panel within the one month prior to entry into the study. Dental prophylaxis during the past two weeks prior to baseline examinations. History of allergies to oral care/personal care consumer products or their ingredients. On any prescription medicines that might interfere with the study outcome. An existing medical condition which prohibits eating or drinking for periods up to 4 hours. History of alcohol or drug abuse. Pregnant or lactating subjects.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Placebo Comparator: Colgate Cavity Protection toothpaste<br>Brush whole mouth 2x/day with Colgate Cavity Protection toothpaste. This study treatment is currently marketed/sold in Poland | Drug: Colgate Cavity Protection toothpaste<br>* 0.76% monofluorophosphate (1000 ppm MFP), Colgate Cavity Protection toothpaste is a control treatment.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Colgate Total toothpaste<br>Brush whole mouth 2x/day with Colgate Total toothpaste . This study treatment is currently marketed/sold in Poland | Drug: Colgate Total toothpaste<br>* 0.32% sodium fluoride (1450 ppm NaF) and 0.3% triclosan. Colgate Total toothpaste is the active comparator toothpaste<br>|
| Active Comparator: Parodontax<br>Brush whole mouth 2x/day with Parodontax toothpaste. This study treatment is currently marketed/sold in Poland. | Drug: Parodontax toothpaste<br>* 1400 ppm sodium fluoride (NaF), Parodontax toothpaste is the active comparator toothpaste<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dental Plaque Score | Dental Plaque (Quigley-Hein, Turesky Modification Index) Units on a scale 0 to 5 (0 = no plaque, 1 = separate flecks of plaque on the tooth, 2 = a thin continuous band of plaque, 3 = a band of plaque up to one-third of the tooth, 4 = plaque covering up to two thirds of the of the tooth, 5 = plaque covering two-thirds or more of the crown of the tooth) | baseline | 
| Dental Plaque Score | Dental Plaque (Quigley-Hein, Turesky Modification Index) Units on a scale 0 to 5 (0 = no plaque, 1 = separate flecks of plaque on the tooth, 2 = a thin continuous band of plaque, 3 = a band of plaque up to one-third of the tooth, 4 = plaque covering up to two thirds of the of the tooth, 5 = plaque covering two-thirds or more of the crown of the tooth) | 3 weeks post treatment use | 
| Dental Plaque Score | Dental Plaque (Quigley-Hein, Turesky Modification Index) Units on a scale 0 to 5 (0 = no plaque, 1 = separate flecks of plaque on the tooth, 2 = a thin continuous band of plaque, 3 = a band of plaque up to one-third of the tooth, 4 = plaque covering up to two thirds of the of the tooth, 5 = plaque covering two-thirds or more of the crown of the tooth) | 3 months post treatment use | 
| Dental Plaque Score | Dental Plaque (Quigley-Hein, Turesky Modification Index) Units on a scale 0 to 5 (0 = no plaque, 1 = separate flecks of plaque on the tooth, 2 = a thin continuous band of plaque, 3 = a band of plaque up to one-third of the tooth, 4 = plaque covering up to two thirds of the of the tooth, 5 = plaque covering two-thirds or more of the crown of the tooth) | 6 months post treatment use | 
| Gingivitis Scores | Gingivitis scale (Loe & Silness Gingival Index) Units on a scale 0 to 3 (0 = no inflammation, 1 = Mild inflammation-slight change in color and little change in texture 2 = Moderate inflammation-moderate glazing, redness, edema and hypertrophy. Tendency to bleed upon probing. 3 = Severe inflammation-marked redness and hypertrophy. Tendency to spontaneous bleeding) | baseline | 
| Gingivitis Scores | Gingivitis scale (Loe & Silness Gingival Index) Units on a scale 0 to 3 (0 = no inflammation, 1 = Mild inflammation-slight change in color and little change in texture 2 = Moderate inflammation-moderate glazing, redness, edema and hypertrophy. Tendency to bleed upon probing. 3 = Severe inflammation-marked redness and hypertrophy. Tendency to spontaneous bleeding) | 3 weeks post treatment use | 
| Gingivitis Scores | Gingivitis scale (Loe & Silness Gingival Index) Units on a scale 0 to 3 (0 = no inflammation, 1 = Mild inflammation-slight change in color and little change in texture 2 = Moderate inflammation-moderate glazing, redness, edema and hypertrophy. Tendency to bleed upon probing. 3 = Severe inflammation-marked redness and hypertrophy. Tendency to spontaneous bleeding) | 3 months post treatment use | 
| Gingivitis Scores | Gingivitis scale (Loe & Silness Gingival Index) Units on a scale 0 to 3 (0 = no inflammation, 1 = Mild inflammation-slight change in color and little change in texture 2 = Moderate inflammation-moderate glazing, redness, edema and hypertrophy. Tendency to bleed upon probing. 3 = Severe inflammation-marked redness and hypertrophy. Tendency to spontaneous bleeding) | 6 months post treatment use |