New dissolvable strips promise fast relief for sensitive teeth
NCT ID NCT07669818
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether dissolvable mineral-loaded starch strips can quickly relieve dentin hypersensitivity, a common condition causing sharp pain from hot, cold, or touch. 82 adults with sensitive teeth used either the strips or a Novamin toothpaste. The goal was to see if the strips reduce pain better than the toothpaste.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dissolvable mineral-loaded starch particle strips
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these strips could offer a quick, easy way to reduce tooth sensitivity at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial. The strips may not work better than existing toothpaste, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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82 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Finished
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May 2026
- 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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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: * Adults aged 18-60 years. * Presence of at least one permanent tooth exhibiting dentin hypersensitivity due to exposed cervical dentin. * Hypersensitive tooth with a Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scale score ≥2 and/or a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score ≥4 following standardized air stimulation. * Vital teeth with no signs or symptoms of irreversible pulpitis. * Provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Active carious lesions, defective restorations, cracked teeth, or fractured cusps associated with the test tooth. * Teeth with pulp pathology, periapical lesions, or previous endodontic treatment. * Current orthodontic appliances involving the test tooth. * Periodontal pockets \>4 mm or active periodontal disease affecting the test tooth. * Use of desensitizing products or professional desensitizing treatment within the previous 4 weeks. * Ongoing use of medications that may affect pain perception. * Pregnancy or lactation (if applicable). * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any component of the study materials.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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King Salman International University
Cairo, Other, 223453, Egypt
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