Iodine gel may stop cavities from coming back in kids
NCT ID NCT05272254
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special iodine gel applied to teeth can prevent new cavities in children aged 2 to 6 who have severe early childhood cavities. After dental surgery, children will receive either the iodine gel plus fluoride varnish or a placebo plus fluoride varnish every 3 months for 2 years. The goal is to see if the iodine gel helps keep cavities from returning.
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Study facts
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- 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 202 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2022
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
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24 to 71 months
- 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: * Provide signed and dated informed consent/permission form * Parents/primary caregivers willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study * Male or female, of any race, ethnicity, aged 24 to 71 months and their parents/primary caregivers who are 18 years of age or older or emancipated minors * In good general health as evidenced by medical history, per PI, and in compliance with current CDC, NYS Department of Health and URMC COVID-19 guidelines. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) categories will be used; children classified as ASA I and ASA II will be eligible for the study. * Diagnosed with Severe-Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) requiring treatment in the operating room (OR). A diagnosis of S-ECC will be based on the definition in accordance with American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Exclusion Criteria: * Having a known allergy or sensitivity to iodine or seafood, red or yellow food coloring, or to tea, including a hypersensitivity to fluoride varnish, or having thyroid disease, as determined by medical history * Receiving or having received treatment with another investigational drug within 30 days of the baseline visit (V1)
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, New York, 14620, United States
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