RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06576063

Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunctive Treatment on Oral Hygiene in Elderly Persons

Effects of the Regular Use of Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunctive Treatment on Oral Hygiene in Elderly Persons Living at Home or at Care Homes

Sponsor

Koite Health Oy

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Jan 2, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Dental Plaque Oral Complication Bleeding of Subgingival Space

Summary

On average, the dental condition of elderly people is poor due to various reasons. The importance of oral health maintenance of the ageing population has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), as oral health plays a key role in reaching the global goal of the "Decade of Healthy Ageing 2021-2030". New measures for maintaining good oral health are welcome. The use of antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) and antibacterial blue light (aBL) has been studied and found to reduce the amount of plaque in the mouth. The Lumoral device is a CE-marked home medical device combining aPDT and aBL, and it is effective in reducing the development of plaque and harmful bacteria in the plaque. The device has also been shown to be easy and safe to use. In this study, a combination of regular dental appointments with the importance of enhanced dental self-care, will be tested as one regional solution for reaching the global goal set by WHO.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Lumoral Treatment and a behavioral approach called Standard oral hygiene methods for people with bleeding of subgingival space, dental plaque, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 3 locations.

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Interventions

DEVICELumoral Treatment

Home-use of photodynamic antibacterial dual-light device, used with a marker substance (indocyanine green)

BEHAVIORALStandard oral hygiene methods

Best available standard oral self-care hygiene methods performed at home and instructed by oral healthcare professionals, supported by professional cleaning at the oral healthcare clinic