The Efficacy of OrasaltsTM in the Treatment of Gingivitis
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抽象
描述
The research will involve a randomised, double blind, controlled, 8 day study, using matched pairs. The study will take place at the Homoeopathy Health Centre at the University of Johannesburg. The research sample will consist of 40 participants aged between 18 to 70 years who have gingivitis; recruited by means of an advertisement placed at the University of Johannesburg and at a private dental practice with relevant permission given. On day 0 of the study potential participants will be requested to sign the Participant Information and Consent Form, and will be screened using a Screening Questionnaire to evaluate if they meet the inclusion criteria. Those participants who qualify will be invited to participate in the study. The researcher will perform the first clinical assessment on each participant on day 0, using the Modified Gingival Index (MGI) and vital signs will be recorded. Participants will be supplied with one container of 120g containing either OrasaltsTM or the control, consisting of natural unmedicated sea salt. The participants will be supplied with the Quantitative Gingival Bleeding Index (QGBI); they will be requested to complete it on days 1 to 7 of the study, grading the response of their gingivitis throughout the study. They will be requested to use the supplied mouthwash twice a day for 7 days. Participants will be supplied with a leaflet informing them how to use the mouthwash and on the practice of good oral hygiene. Participants will be asked to return on day 8 of the study, where they will return with the completed QGBI form grading the response of their gingivitis. And a second assessment using the MGI will be performed by the researcher, and vital signs will be recorded. Data obtained will be statistically analysed by means of essential data assessment which will determine whether parametric or non-parametric tests will be utilised. A possible outcome of this study is to demonstrate that OrasaltsTM may be effective in the treatment of gingivitis, providing an alternative treatment option for this condition. This will open up the field for further research.
日期
| 最后验证: | 04/30/2016 |
| 首次提交: | 06/11/2014 |
| 提交的预估入学人数: | 06/16/2014 |
| 首次发布: | 06/19/2014 |
| 上次提交的更新: | 05/15/2016 |
| 最近更新发布: | 05/16/2016 |
| 实际学习开始日期: | 04/30/2014 |
| 预计主要完成日期: | 08/31/2014 |
| 预计完成日期: | 11/30/2014 |
状况或疾病
干预/治疗
Other: Treatment group
Other: Control group
相
手臂组
| 臂 | 干预/治疗 |
|---|---|
| Experimental: Treatment group OrasaltsTM
1 level scoop of OrasaltsTM will be dissolved in warm water. Participants will rinse and gargle the mouth for 30 seconds, then expel and not swallow the mixture, twice daily | Other: Treatment group OrasaltsTM mouthwash is composed of 119.5g of natural sea salt, Arnica montana 30C, Echinacea angustifolia 30C, Staphysagria 30C, Phosphorus 30C, Hepar sulphuris 30C, 0.27g cinnamon and 0.27g of liquorice |
| Placebo Comparator: Control group Sea salt
1 level scoop of sea salt will be dissolved in warm water. Participants will rinse and gargle the mouth for 30 seconds, then expel and not swallow the mixture, twice daily | Other: Control group Unmedicated sea salt |
资格标准
| 有资格学习的年龄 | 18 Years 至 18 Years |
| 有资格学习的性别 | All |
| 接受健康志愿者 | 是 |
| 标准 | Inclusion Criteria: - Are between the ages of 18 and 70; and - Have active gingivitis at the time of the study including at least 3 of the following symptoms: red, swollen, and spongy gums; gums that bleed spontaneously or after brushing, eating or touching of the gums; having bad breath; sensation of tingling or itching of the gums; and the presence of pus in the pockets between teeth Exclusion Criteria: - • Present with any relevant systemic diseases which are known to cause gingivitis such as conditions affecting the immune system, including autoimmune conditions (Sjögrens syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetes mellitus etc.) and immune deficiencies such as HIV and AIDS, mental health diseases (such as anxiety or depression), malignancy, thyroid conditions, xerostomia, nutritional deficiencies and uncontrolled hypertension - Are taking antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs during or for 1 month prior to the study onset - Have a known allergy to cinnamon or liquorice; and/or - Are taking Warfarin or other blood thinning medication Participants will be requested not to make use of any other medication/mouthwashes to treat their gingivitis for the duration of the study |
结果
主要结果指标
1. Modified Gingival Index (MGI) [8 days]
次要成果指标
1. Quantitative Gingival Bleeding Index (QGBI) [8 days]
