Hydrogen Sulfide Production by Oral Microflora

Detection of Hydrogen Sulfide Production by Oral Microflora Samples

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00396539

Enrollment

Registered

2006-11-07

Start date

2007-01-31

Completion date

2008-09-30

Last updated

2009-02-03

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Conditions

Oral Malodor (Halitosis)

Brief summary

Oral malodor is a common condition. In most cases this condition results from the proteolytic activity of anaerobic oral bacteria. These bacteria produce volatile sulfide compounds which are fowl smelling and are felt during exhalation and speech. the aim of the present study is to examine a simple method of detecting these bacteria in samples taken from the oral cavity of oral malodor patients.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 45 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* oral malodor patients

Exclusion criteria

* smokers, users of antibiotic one month prior to study

Countries

Israel

Outcome results