A study to check the effect of Useful Bacteria on Caries causing Microorganisms in Saliva and Plaque of Children

Evaluation of the effect of Bacillus coagulans on pH and levels of Mutans streptococci, Lactobacilli in saliva and plaque

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2017/07/009072

Enrollment

Registered

2017-07-18

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: 2 billion counts of Bacillus coagulans OD for 14 days: Chewable tablet form Control Intervention1: Placebo OD for 14 days: Chewable tablet form

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Had not taken antibiotic or probiotic in any form within 2 weeks prior to the study. Who are willing to chew the tablet and participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Children with acute infections, systemic diseases, immune-compromising conditions and special children. - Those who are not willing to participate in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in levels of Mutans Streptococci, Lactobacilli and change in pH of saliva and plaqueTimepoint: 6 Months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
No change in levels of Mutans Streptococci, Lactobacilli and change in pH of saliva and plaqueTimepoint: 6 Months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSurendra Reddy Munnangi

SVS Institute of dental sciences

surendra.mds@gmail.com08542-2311212

Outcome results