Could a Fluoride-Free toothpaste fix Kids' enamel defects?
NCT ID NCT07177053
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares a fluoride-free hydroxyapatite toothpaste to standard fluoride toothpaste for repairing enamel in children aged 6-12 with Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH), a condition causing weak, sensitive teeth. Over 12 months, researchers will measure changes in enamel fluorescence and lesion size using special imaging. The goal is to see if the hydroxyapatite toothpaste can effectively remineralize teeth while addressing parents' concerns about fluoride.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hydroxyapatite toothpaste (KAREX KINDER) and fluoride toothpaste (Colgate Total PROTECTION ACTIVE)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a fluoride-free alternative to help repair enamel and reduce sensitivity in children with Molar Incisor Hypomineralization.
- What could go wrong
- This is a Phase 2 trial with 160 children, so results are preliminary. The hydroxyapatite toothpaste may not be as effective as fluoride, and the study is open-label, which can introduce bias.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 160 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Nov 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
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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6 to 12 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: * at least one affected permanent molar or incisor * good general health * parental informed consent, and the child's assent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic conditions affecting enamel or recent use of desensitizing treatments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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