Status:
COMPLETED
Collection of Dental Plaque and Saliva for Studies of Bacterial Colonization of Teeth
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Conditions:
Healthy
Eligibility:
All Genders
3+ years
Brief Summary
This study will explore how bacteria colonize human teeth and how this process changes over the lifetime of individuals. It will include an investigation of transmission of bacteria that initiate colo...
Detailed Description
Interactions between different bacteria play an important role in biofilm development during primary colonization of the human tooth surface. Well studied examples of such interactions include the rec...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION CRITERIA
- This is a pilot study with no inclusion or exclusion criteria other than availability. Participants will include Dr. Yoshida, his wife and their infant son and members of Dr. Cisar's family including his wife and adult children. Other NIH scientists and their infant children will also be included. All participants will be asked to sign the appropriate consent / assent forms.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 2 2004
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
August 3 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00098267
Start Date
December 2 2004
End Date
August 3 2009
Last Update
July 2 2017
Active Locations (1)
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892