Effects of Vitamin D gummies on caries causing bacteria in children

Evaluation of Vitamin D supplementation on salivary parameters, streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus counts in children: A Prospective Randomized Open Blinded End Point(PROBE)TRIAL - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/07/090556

Enrollment

Registered

2025-07-09

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Preventive dental care: Dental caries is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases affecting both adults and children globally. Vitamin D is being studied for its anti microbial proper

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Children aged 6 to 12 years with or without dental caries. 2.Participants must be in good general health as determined by a medical history and physical examination. 3.Parents or guardians must provide written informed consent, and children must provide assent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The change in the counts of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus in saliva.Timepoint: 1.Baseline 2.1 hour after one vitamin D (1000IU) gummy consumption 3.After 7 days of daily one vitamin D (1000IU) gummy consumption	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. The change in the pH and buffering capacity of saliva. 2. The changes in salivary calcium and phosphorus levelsTimepoint: 1.Baseline 2.1 hour after one vitamin D (1000IU) gummy consumption 3.After 7 days of daily one vitamin D (1000IU) gummy consumption	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Dipanshu kumar

Department of Dentistry, AIIMS, Gorakhpur

drdipanshu.kumar@gmail.com9013190478

Outcome results