Gum that fights cavities? study planned for kids in ladakh
NCT ID NCT04420780
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to see if chewing xylitol gum could prevent cavities in children aged 5 to 14 living in Ladakh, India. Participants would have chewed gum with either 100% or 22% xylitol daily for a school year. However, the study was withdrawn before any children enrolled, so no results are available.
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Moscou University
Moscow, Russia
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