Can a lozenge fight gum disease? tiny study says maybe
NCT ID NCT06819761
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tested whether a lozenge could deliver helpful bacteria (SALI-10 probiotics) to the mouth. Eight healthy adults took the lozenge, and researchers measured changes in oral bacteria and inflammation after one week. The goal was to see if the lozenge is a practical way to improve gum health.
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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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8 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
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 70 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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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female volunteers aged 18-70 years 2. In good general health, ASA I 3. Non-smokers 4. Fluent in English Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of orthodontic bands. 2. Presence of partial removal dentures. 3. Dental pain at time of screening. 4. History of allergy to a consumer or personal care products or dentifrice ingredients as determined by the dental profession monitoring the study. 5. Participation in any other clinical study or test panel within one month before entering the study. 6. Current use of anti-inflammatory, antibiotics, or antimicrobial drugs or within the last 30 days of enrolment. 7. History of periodontal disease. 8. History of systemic inflammatory or immune conditions 9. Pregnant or nursing women. 10. Use of tobacco products. 11. Long-term antibiotic or anti-inflammatory therapy. 12. Medical condition or any current usage of medication that the investigator considers may compromise the subject's safety as well as the quality of the study results; 13. Use of any concomitant medication.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ostia Sciences Inc
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1G6, Canada
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