Potential of Stannous Fluoride Toothpaste to Reduce Gum Disease

Sponsor
GlaxoSmithKline (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT02750943
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This will be a single-center, 12 week, examiner-blind, randomized, stratified (gender and baseline mean whole mouth MGI score), two-treatment, parallel group, clinical study in healthy adult volunteers with moderate gingivitis. This study will evaluate the efficacy of a dentifrice containing 0.454% weight by weight (w/w) stannous fluoride to control gingivitis and gingival bleeding following 12 weeks twice daily brushing, compared to a negative control dentifrice.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Drug: Stannous Fluoride
  • Drug: Sodium Monofluorophosphate
N/A

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
253 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Single (Investigator)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Clinical Study Investigating the Gingivitis Efficacy of a Stannous Fluoride Dentifrice
Study Start Date :
Nov 1, 2015
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Mar 1, 2016
Actual Study Completion Date :
Mar 4, 2016

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Stannous Fluoride

Participants will apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 0.454% w/w stannous fluoride to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening)

Drug: Stannous Fluoride
Dentifrice containing 0.454% w/w stannous fluoride

Active Comparator: Sodium Monofluorophosphate

Participants will apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing Dentifrice containing 1000ppm fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening)

Drug: Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Dentifrice containing 1000ppm fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Number of Bleeding Sites at Week 12 [Week 12]

    Number of bleeding sites was measured as bleeding index (BI) via a single examiner using a color coded periodontal probe. The probe was engaged approximately 1 millimetre (mm) into the gingival crevice. A moderate pressure was used whilst sweeping from interproximal to interproximal along the sulcular epithelium. The BI was assessed on the facial and lingual gingival surfaces of each scorable tooth (7-7 in each arch). The BI scoring system used to measure bleeding sites is as follows: 0= No bleeding after 30 seconds; 1= Bleeding upon probing after 30 seconds; 2= Immediate bleeding observed. Bleeding sites were assessed as the number of bleeding sites with a BI score of 1 or 2.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Number of Bleeding Sites at Week 4 [Week 4]

    Number of bleeding sites was measured as BI via a single examiner using a color coded periodontal probe. The probe was engaged approximately 1 mm into the gingival crevice. A moderate pressure was used whilst sweeping from interproximal to interproximal along the sulcular epithelium. The BI was assessed on the facial and lingual gingival surfaces of each scorable tooth (7-7 in each arch). The BI scoring system used to measure bleeding sites is as follows: 0= No bleeding after 30 seconds; 1= Bleeding upon probing after 30 seconds; 2= Immediate bleeding observed. Bleeding sites were assessed as the number of bleeding sites with a BI score of 1 or 2.

  2. Bleeding Index (BI) at Week 4 and Week 12 [Week 4, Week 12]

    BI was assessed by a single examiner using a color coded periodontal probe. The probe was engaged approximately 1mm into the gingival crevice. A moderate pressure was used whilst sweeping from interproximal to interproximal along the sulcular epithelium. The BI scoring system to be used is as follows: 0= No bleeding after 30 seconds; 1= Bleeding upon probing after 30 seconds; 2= Immediate bleeding observed

  3. Modified Gingival Index (MGI) at Week 4 and Week 12 [Week 4, Week 12]

    MGI was assessed on facial and lingual surfaces at two sites on each tooth (papillae and margin). The scoring of the MGI was performed under dental office conditions using a standard dental light for illuminating the oral cavity. This procedure was performed by a single examiner. The MGI scoring system is as follows: 0 = absence of inflammation; 1 = mild inflammation; slight change in color, little change in color; little change in texture of any portion of the marginal or papillary gingival unit; 2 = mild inflammation; criteria as above but involving the entire marginal or papillar gingival units; 3= moderate inflammation; glazing, redness, edema, and/ or hypertrophy of the marginal or papillary gingival unit; 4 = severe inflammation; marked redness, edema and/or hypertrophy of the marginal or papillary gingival unit, spontaneous bleeding, congestion, or ulceration.

  4. Number of Participants With Visible Blood in Expectorate (Presence [Trace, Substantial]/Absence) at Week4 and Week 12 [Week 4, Week 12]

    Visible blood in expectorate for each participant was classified as (i) Present (Trace or Substantial) (ii) Absent. The number of participants with blood 'Present' (Trace or Substantial) or 'absent' in expectorate was analyzed.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Yes
Inclusion Criteria:
  • Demonstrates understanding of the study procedures, restrictions and willingness to participate as evidenced by voluntary written informed consent and has received a signed and dated copy of the informed consent form.

  • Good general health with (in the opinion of the investigator) no clinically significant and relevant abnormalities of medical history or oral/dental examination.

  • Absence of any condition that would impact on the subject's safety or wellbeing or affect the individual's ability to understand and follow study procedures and requirements.

  • A minimum of 20 permanent gradable teeth. (Gradable teeth are those where restorative materials cover less than 25% of the tooth surface graded).

  • Moderate gingivitis present at the screening visit in the opinion of the investigator from a gross visual gingival assessment.

  • Visible blood in toothpaste expectorant at Screening and Baseline (Visit 2).

Exclusion Criteria:
  • Women who are known to be pregnant or who are intending to become pregnant over the duration of the study.

  • Women who are breast-feeding

  • Known or suspected intolerance or hypersensitivity to the study materials (or closely related compounds) or any of their stated ingredients.

  • Participation in another clinical study (including cosmetic studies) or receipt of an investigational drug within 30 days of the screening visit.

  • Previous participation in this study.

  • Recent history (within the last year) of alcohol or other substance abuse.

  • An employee of the sponsor or the study site or members of their immediate family.

  • An employee of any toothpaste manufacturer or their immediate family.

  • Medical History/Current Medication A. Current or relevant history of any serious, severe or unstable physical or psychiatric illness or any other medical condition (e.g. Diabetes Mellitus) that would make the subject unlikely to fully complete the study or any that increases the risk to the subject or undermines the data validity B.Screening i. Currently taking antibiotics or requiring antibiotic use prior to dental prophylaxis or other dental procedures.

  1. Currently taking an anti-inflammatory medication which, in the opinion of the Investigator, could affect gingival condition.

  2. Currently taking a systemic medication which, in the opinion of the C. Baseline, Day 28 and Day 96 Assessment Visits i. Has taken antibiotics in the previous 14 days. ii. Has taken an anti-inflammatory medication which, in the opinion of the investigator, could affect gingival condition in the previous 14 days.

  3. Has taken a systemic medication which, in the opinion of the investigator, could affect gingival condition in the previous 14 days (e.g. calcium channel blockers, or aspirin therapy).could affect gingival condition in the previous 14 days (e.g. calcium channel blockers, or aspirin therapy).Investigator, could affect gingival condition (e.g. calcium channel blockers, or aspirin therapy).

  • Have current active caries or periodontitis that may, in the opinion of the investigator, compromise the study or the oral health of the subjects if they participate in the study.

  • Restorations in a poor state of repair.

  • Partial dentures or orthodontic appliances.

  • Teeth bleaching within 12 weeks of screening.

  • Use of a chlorhexidine mouthwash within 14 days of baseline.

  • Current smokers or smokers who have quit within the past 6 months prior to screening or subjects currently using smokeless forms of tobacco, e.g. Gutkha, Pan containing tobacco, Pan Masala or nicotine based e-cigarettes.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 GSK Investigational Site Las Vegas Nevada United States 89146

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • GlaxoSmithKline

Investigators

  • Study Director: GSK Clinical Trials, GlaxoSmithKline

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
GlaxoSmithKline
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02750943
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 205045
First Posted:
Apr 26, 2016
Last Update Posted:
Oct 26, 2017
Last Verified:
Sep 1, 2016
Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details Participants were recruited in a single center in Germany.
Pre-assignment Detail A total of 317 participants were screened. Out of which only 253 participants were randomized.
Arm/Group Title Stannous Fluoride Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Arm/Group Description Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 0.454% weight by weight (w/w) stannous fluoride to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks. Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 1000 parts per million (ppm) fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks.
Period Title: Overall Study
STARTED 125 128
COMPLETED 119 119
NOT COMPLETED 6 9

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Stannous Fluoride Sodium Monofluorophosphate Total
Arm/Group Description Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 0.454% w/w stannous fluoride to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks. Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 1000 ppm fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks. Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 125 128 253
Age (Years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [Years]
39.39
(13.610)
36.37
(13.179)
37.86
(13.453)
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
71
56.8%
73
57%
144
56.9%
Male
54
43.2%
55
43%
109
43.1%

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Number of Bleeding Sites at Week 12
Description Number of bleeding sites was measured as bleeding index (BI) via a single examiner using a color coded periodontal probe. The probe was engaged approximately 1 millimetre (mm) into the gingival crevice. A moderate pressure was used whilst sweeping from interproximal to interproximal along the sulcular epithelium. The BI was assessed on the facial and lingual gingival surfaces of each scorable tooth (7-7 in each arch). The BI scoring system used to measure bleeding sites is as follows: 0= No bleeding after 30 seconds; 1= Bleeding upon probing after 30 seconds; 2= Immediate bleeding observed. Bleeding sites were assessed as the number of bleeding sites with a BI score of 1 or 2.
Time Frame Week 12

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Intent to treat (ITT) population which included all participants who were randomized, received at least one dose of study product and had at least one post-baseline efficacy measurement. Number of participants analyzed is the number of participants from ITT population evaluated for this outcome at Week 12 for respective treatment arm.
Arm/Group Title Stannous Fluoride Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Arm/Group Description Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 0.454% w/w stannous fluoride to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks. Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 1000 ppm fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks.
Measure Participants 119 119
Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [number of bleeding sites]
42.02
(1.91)
67.36
(1.91)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Stannous Fluoride, Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value <0.0001
Comments From ANCOVA analysis with treatment group, gender and baseline MGI stratification as factors baseline as covariates.
Method ANCOVA
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Least square (LS) mean difference
Estimated Value -25.340
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-30.682 to -19.998
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Difference is first named treatment minus second named treatment such that a negative difference favors the first named treatment.
2. Secondary Outcome
Title Number of Bleeding Sites at Week 4
Description Number of bleeding sites was measured as BI via a single examiner using a color coded periodontal probe. The probe was engaged approximately 1 mm into the gingival crevice. A moderate pressure was used whilst sweeping from interproximal to interproximal along the sulcular epithelium. The BI was assessed on the facial and lingual gingival surfaces of each scorable tooth (7-7 in each arch). The BI scoring system used to measure bleeding sites is as follows: 0= No bleeding after 30 seconds; 1= Bleeding upon probing after 30 seconds; 2= Immediate bleeding observed. Bleeding sites were assessed as the number of bleeding sites with a BI score of 1 or 2.
Time Frame Week 4

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Intent to treat (ITT) population which included all participants who were randomized, received at least one dose of study product and had at least one post-baseline efficacy measurement. Number of participants analyzed is the number of participants from ITT population evaluated for this outcome at Week 4 for respective treatment arm.
Arm/Group Title Stannous Fluoride Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Arm/Group Description Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 0.454% w/w stannous fluoride to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks. Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 1000 ppm fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks.
Measure Participants 121 122
Least Squares Mean (Standard Error) [number of bleeding sites]
45.44
(1.92)
68.30
(1.91)
3. Secondary Outcome
Title Bleeding Index (BI) at Week 4 and Week 12
Description BI was assessed by a single examiner using a color coded periodontal probe. The probe was engaged approximately 1mm into the gingival crevice. A moderate pressure was used whilst sweeping from interproximal to interproximal along the sulcular epithelium. The BI scoring system to be used is as follows: 0= No bleeding after 30 seconds; 1= Bleeding upon probing after 30 seconds; 2= Immediate bleeding observed
Time Frame Week 4, Week 12

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Intent to treat (ITT) population which included all participants who were randomized, received at least one dose of study product and had at least one post-baseline efficacy measurement. Number of participants analyzed is the number of participants from ITT population evaluated for this outcome at specific time points for respective treatment arm.
Arm/Group Title Stannous Fluoride Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Arm/Group Description Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 0.454% w/w stannous fluoride to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks. Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 1000 ppm fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks.
Measure Participants 122 123
BI at Week 4 (n=121, 122)
0.29
(0.01)
0.44
(0.01)
BI at Week 12 (n=119, 119)
0.27
(0.01)
0.43
(0.01)
4. Secondary Outcome
Title Modified Gingival Index (MGI) at Week 4 and Week 12
Description MGI was assessed on facial and lingual surfaces at two sites on each tooth (papillae and margin). The scoring of the MGI was performed under dental office conditions using a standard dental light for illuminating the oral cavity. This procedure was performed by a single examiner. The MGI scoring system is as follows: 0 = absence of inflammation; 1 = mild inflammation; slight change in color, little change in color; little change in texture of any portion of the marginal or papillary gingival unit; 2 = mild inflammation; criteria as above but involving the entire marginal or papillar gingival units; 3= moderate inflammation; glazing, redness, edema, and/ or hypertrophy of the marginal or papillary gingival unit; 4 = severe inflammation; marked redness, edema and/or hypertrophy of the marginal or papillary gingival unit, spontaneous bleeding, congestion, or ulceration.
Time Frame Week 4, Week 12

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Intent to treat (ITT) population which included all participants who were randomized, received at least one dose of study product and had at least one post-baseline efficacy measurement. Number of participants analyzed is the number of participants from ITT population evaluated for this outcome at specific time points for respective treatment arm.
Arm/Group Title Stannous Fluoride Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Arm/Group Description Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 0.454% w/w stannous fluoride to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks. Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 1000 ppm fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks.
Measure Participants 122 123
MGI at Week 4
2.27
(0.01)
2.40
(0.01)
MGI at Week 12
2.29
(0.01)
2.47
(0.01)
5. Secondary Outcome
Title Number of Participants With Visible Blood in Expectorate (Presence [Trace, Substantial]/Absence) at Week4 and Week 12
Description Visible blood in expectorate for each participant was classified as (i) Present (Trace or Substantial) (ii) Absent. The number of participants with blood 'Present' (Trace or Substantial) or 'absent' in expectorate was analyzed.
Time Frame Week 4, Week 12

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Intent to treat (ITT) population which included all participants who were randomized, received at least one dose of study product and had at least one post-baseline efficacy measurement. Number of participants analyzed is the number of participants from ITT population evaluated for this outcome at specific time points for respective treatment arm.
Arm/Group Title Stannous Fluoride Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Arm/Group Description Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 0.454% w/w stannous fluoride to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks. Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 1000 ppm fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks.
Measure Participants 122 123
At Week 4, Visible blood= Present
92
73.6%
89
69.5%
At Week 4, Visible blood= Trace
35
28%
31
24.2%
At Week 4, Visible blood= Substantial
57
45.6%
58
45.3%
At Week 4, Visible blood= Absent
30
24%
34
26.6%
At Week 12, Visible blood= Present
72
57.6%
78
60.9%
At Week 12, Visible blood= Trace
18
14.4%
13
10.2%
At Week 12, Visible blood= Substantial
54
43.2%
65
50.8%
At Week 12, Visible blood= Absent
47
37.6%
41
32%

Adverse Events

Time Frame
Adverse Event Reporting Description
Arm/Group Title Stannous Fluoride Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Arm/Group Description Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 0.454% w/w stannous fluoride to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks. Participants were instructed to apply a full ribbon of dentifrice containing 1000 ppm fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate to the study toothbrush and brush their teeth in their usual manner for one timed minute twice daily (morning and evening) for 12 weeks.
All Cause Mortality
Stannous Fluoride Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total / (NaN) / (NaN)
Serious Adverse Events
Stannous Fluoride Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 0/125 (0%) 0/128 (0%)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Stannous Fluoride Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 20/125 (16%) 22/128 (17.2%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oral hyperkeratosis 15/125 (12%) 19/128 (14.8%)
Gingival pain 2/125 (1.6%) 0/128 (0%)
Nausea 0/125 (0%) 1/128 (0.8%)
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis 1/125 (0.8%) 0/128 (0%)
Oral herpes 1/125 (0.8%) 0/128 (0%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Face Injury 0/125 (0%) 1/128 (0.8%)
Gingival injury 1/125 (0.8%) 0/128 (0%)
Head injury 0/125 (0%) 1/128 (0.8%)
Neck injury 0/125 (0%) 1/128 (0.8%)
Tooth fracture 0/125 (0%) 1/128 (0.8%)

Limitations/Caveats

[Not Specified]

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Certain Agreements

Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

GSK agreements may vary with individual investigators, but will not prohibit any investigator from publishing. GSK supports the publication of results from all centers of a multi-center trial but requests that reports based on single-site data not precede the primary publication of the entire clinical trial.

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title GSK Response Center
Organization GlaxoSmithKline
Phone 866-435-7343
Email
Responsible Party:
GlaxoSmithKline
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02750943
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 205045
First Posted:
Apr 26, 2016
Last Update Posted:
Oct 26, 2017
Last Verified:
Sep 1, 2016