Status:

COMPLETED

A Pilot Drug Trial That Evaluates the Whitening Potential of Nicotine Gum

Lead Sponsor:

McNeil AB

Conditions:

Dental Pellicle

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effects on existing tooth stain of nicotine gum. The study will enroll adults who have visible tooth staining.

Detailed Description

This was a 6-week, open-label, single-center study conducted in 78 subjects who were smokers with visible staining of teeth and who were motivated to quit smoking through use of Nicorette Freshmint gu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • daily smokers for at least one year
  • motivated to quit smoking
  • normal chewing ability
  • willing to refrain from a dental prophylaxis for the duration of the study
  • total extrinsic facial tooth stain score \> or = to 28, according to the MacPherson Modification of the Lobene Stain Index

Exclusion

  • \< 20 natural teeth
  • inadequate oral hygiene

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

78 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00174499

Start Date

July 1 2005

End Date

September 1 2005

Last Update

July 10 2012

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