Dead probiotic bacteria put to the test in Kids' saliva
NCT ID NCT07825324
First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers at Jagiellonian University are testing whether chewable tablets containing heat-inactivated Lactobacillus salivarius HM-6 Paradens can change saliva pH and immune markers in preschool children. Seventy-two healthy children aged 3 to 6 take two tablets daily for 14 days, one after breakfast and one at bedtime. The team collects saliva before and after the intervention to measure pH, secretory IgA, and human beta-defensin 2. The goal is to see if this short, non-invasive routine can support the oral environment in young children.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- chewable tablets containing heat-inactivated Lactobacillus salivarius HM-6 Paradens
- What this could lead to
- If the tablets shift saliva pH or immune markers, this could point toward a simple, non-invasive way to support young children's oral health.
- What could go wrong
- The study is small and short, and it measures saliva markers rather than cavities, so any changes may not translate into real dental benefits. The tablets are heat-inactivated, meaning the bacteria are dead, which may limit their effect.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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72 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2018
- Finished
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Jan 2019
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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3 to 6 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * age 3-6 years; * generally good health; * no use of antibiotics or probiotics in the three months preceding study entry; * ability and willingness of the child to chew tablets and participate in study pro-cedures; * obtaining written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: * severe infections, systemic diseases, immune disorders, congenital defects * food allergies * active inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, periodontal disease, and the presence of fixed orthodontic appliances * the use of anti-inflammatory medications, glucocorticosteroids, probiotics, vitamin supplements, or other products that could affect the parameters assessed within three months of the study * partial or complete refusal of a dental examination by the child or their guardian
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Jagiellonian University Medical College in Krakow
Krakow, Małoposlka, 31-155, Poland
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