Could a daily probiotic spray beat cavities in kids?
NCT ID NCT07241052
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a probiotic spray containing good bacteria can help prevent and treat cavities in children. 130 kids aged 7-10 will use the spray or a placebo twice daily for 3 months. Researchers will check if it reduces harmful mouth bacteria and slows cavity growth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus clausii probiotic spray
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-invasive way to help prevent cavities and improve oral health in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 130 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small, and cavities could still occur.
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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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About 130 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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7 to 10 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Children (male or female) aged 7-10 years, currently enrolled in primary school (grades 2-4). * At least one decayed tooth (any stage) at the time of screening. * Commitment to comply with study requirements, including refraining from using any other probiotic products for the ear, nose, and throat that could affect study outcomes. * Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: Participant-level exclusion: * Presence of severe chronic disease, allergy, or use of antibiotics within 1 month prior to study initiation. * Use of oral or throat probiotic sprays/lozenges within the past 30 days (excluding gastrointestinal probiotics). * Participation in another clinical study within the past 30 days. * Acute oral conditions (e.g., abscess, severe gingivitis) interfering with examination or intervention. * Currently receiving dental treatment at specialized dental/oral health facilities. * History of congenital immunodeficiency or infectious disease. * Psychiatric disorders or sleep disturbances. * Known sensitivity or allergy to components of the investigational product. Tooth-level exclusion: * Hard tissue lesions not caused by dental caries. * Supernumerary teeth or teeth not part of the functional dental arch. * Carious teeth with pain lasting \>10 seconds during examination. * Carious teeth with visible pulp hyperemia (high risk of pulp complications). * Teeth showing signs of pulp disease, pulp necrosis, or periapical pathology. * Teeth previously treated with endodontic therapy or permanently restored with crowns. * Primary teeth with mobility grade ≥2 (due to disease or natural exfoliation).
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Thanh My Primary School
RECRUITINGHà Nội, Sơn Tây, 100000, Vietnam
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