RecruitingPhase 1Phase 2NCT05852145

Oral Changes With Caloric and no Caloric Sweeteners

Effect of the Consumption of Beverages Added With Stevia Rebaudiana on Oral pH and Dental Biofilm in Adolescents


Sponsor

Hospital Infantil de Mexico Federico Gomez

Enrollment

52 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The objective of this clinical trial is to compare the effect that the intake of beverages without sweeteners, added with non-caloric sweeteners (stevioside) and caloric sweeteners (sucrose) on oral pH and dental biofilm microbiome in Mexican adolescents. Participants will drink on different occasions a beverage without sweetener, a beverage added with stevioside or a beverage added with sucrose. The researchers will compare the changes that each one causes in salivary pH, dental biofilm pH, dental biofilm bacterial proliferation and dental biofilm microbiome.


Eligibility

Min Age: 12 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is examining how different types of sweeteners — sugary drinks versus artificially sweetened drinks — affect the health of teeth and the bacteria in your mouth over time. **You may be eligible if...** - You regularly drink soft drinks (sodas) - You have at least 3 decayed, missing, or filled teeth - You and your parents (if applicable) agree to participate and sign the consent form **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You currently have braces or orthodontic treatment - You have received a fluoride treatment in the past 3 months - You have a physical disability that affects your ability to brush your teeth - You have chronic dry mouth (xerostomia) - You are taking or will need antibiotics during the study - You have gum or periodontal infections Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGStevioside

250 ml of natural water added with 0.1 gr. of stevioside should be drunk * Salivary pH will be analyzed at 0,5,10,15,30,45 and 60 minutes later * Dental biofilm pH will be analyzed at 0,5,10,15,30,45 and 60 minutes later * Streptococcus mutans and Strepcotoccus sobrinus proliferation in dental biofilm ( PCR copies) will be analyzed at 0 and 120 minutes later * The relative abundance of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus in dental biofilm will be analyzed using Amplicon Sequence Variant at 0 and 120 minutes later

DRUGSucrose

250 ml of natural water added with 25 gr of sucrose should be drunk * Salivary pH will be analyzed at 0,5,10,15,30,45 and 60 minutes later * Dental biofilm pH will be analyzed at 0,5,10,15,30,45 and 60 minutes later * Streptococcus mutans and Strepcotoccus sobrinus proliferation in dental biofilm ( PCR copies) will be analyzed at 0 and 120 minutes later * The relative abundance of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus in dental biofilm will be analyzed using Amplicon Sequence Variant at 0 and 120 minutes later

OTHERNatural water

250 ml of natural water should be drunk * Salivary pH will be analyzed at 0,5,10,15,30,45 and 60 minutes later * Dental biofilm pH will be analyzed at 0,5,10,15,30,45 and 60 minutes later * Streptococcus mutans and Strepcotoccus sobrinus proliferation in dental biofilm ( PCR copies) will be analyzed at 0 and 120 minutes later * The relative abundance of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus in dental biofilm will be analyzed using Amplicon Sequence Variant at 0 and 120 minutes later


Locations(1)

Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gomez

Mexico City, Cuahutemoc, Mexico

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