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Efficacy of Potassium Nitrate Solution in Reducing Dentinal Hypersensitivity

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01115452
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : May 4, 2010
Results First Posted : January 26, 2015
Last Update Posted : January 26, 2015
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GlaxoSmithKline

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
An exploratory study investigating the direct application of potassium nitrate (KNO3) solutions of different concentrations in reducing dentine hypersensitivity.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Dentine Hypersensitivity Drug: 5% Potassium nitrate Drug: 2.5% Potassium nitrate Other: Sterile water Phase 2

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 32 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: A Proof of Principle Study Investigating the Effects of a Potassium Nitrate Solution in Reducing Dentinal Hypersensitivity
Study Start Date : September 2009
Actual Primary Completion Date : October 2009
Actual Study Completion Date : October 2009

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MedlinePlus related topics: Allergy Potassium
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Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: 5% KNO3 solution
Participants to apply 5% potassium nitrate solution to a single sensitive tooth for two minutes, in each of the five day treatment period.
 Drug: 5% Potassium nitrate
5% potassium nitrate solution
Experimental: 2.5% KNO3 solution
Participants to apply 2.5% potassium nitrate solution to a single sensitive tooth for two minutes, in each of the five day treatment period.
 Drug: 5% Potassium nitrate
5% potassium nitrate solution
Drug: 2.5% Potassium nitrate
2.5% potassium nitrate solution
Placebo Comparator: Sterile Water
Participants to apply sterile water to a single sensitive tooth for two minutes, in each of the five day treatment period.
 Other: Sterile water
Sterile water


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli Immediately Following Treatment on Day 5 Using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) in 5% Potassium Nitrate Solution and 2.5% Potassium Nitrate Solution [ Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after treatment on Day 5 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli Immediately Following Treatment on Day 1 Using a VAS [ Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after treatment on Day 1 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.

  2. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli at 10 Mins Post Treatment on Day 1 Using a VAS [ Time Frame: Baseline and 10 mins post treatment on Day 1 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.

  3. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli at 20 Mins Post Treatment on Day 1 Using a VAS. [ Time Frame: Baseline and 20 mins post treatment on Day 1 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.

  4. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli Following Treatment on Day 2 Using a VAS [ Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after treatment on Day 2 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.

  5. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli at 10 Mins Post Treatment on Day 2 Using a VAS [ Time Frame: Baseline and 10 mins post treatment on Day 2 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.

  6. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli at 20 Mins Post Treatment on Day 2 Using a VAS [ Time Frame: Baseline and 20 mins post treatment on Day 2 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.

  7. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli Immediately Following Treatment on Day 3 Using a VAS [ Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after treatment on Day 3 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.

  8. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli at 10 Mins Post Treatment on Day 3 Using a VAS [ Time Frame: Baseline and 10 mins post treatment on Day 3 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.

  9. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli at 20 Mins Post Treatment on Day 3 Using a VAS [ Time Frame: Baseline and 20 mins post treatment on Day 3 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.

  10. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli Following Treatment on Day 4 Using a VAS [ Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after treatment on Day 4 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.

  11. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli at 10 Mins Post Treatment on Day 4 Using a VAS [ Time Frame: Baseline and 10 mins post treatment on Day 4 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.

  12. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli 20 Mins Post Treatment on Day 4 Using a VAS [ Time Frame: Baseline and 20 mins post treatment on Day 4 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.

  13. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli Immediately Following Treatment on Day 5 Using a VAS in 5% Potassium Nitrate Solution and Water; 2.5% Potassiun Nitrate Solution and Water [ Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after treatment on Day 5 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.

  14. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli at 10 Mins Post Treatment on Day 5 Using a VAS [ Time Frame: Baseline and 10 mins post treatment on Day 5 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.

  15. Between Treatment Comparison of the Adjusted Mean Change From Baseline of Response to Evaporative (Air) Stimuli at 20 Mins Post Treatment on Day 5 Using a VAS [ Time Frame: Baseline and 20 mins post treatment on Day 5 ]
    Response to a one second application of air from a standard dental unit syringe applied to the surface of hypersensitive tooth. After each stimuli participant rated the intensity of pain on a 100 millimeter VAS, on which 0 represented "no pain" and 100 represented the" worst pain imaginable". Change from baseline was calculated as mean score at the given time point minus mean score at baseline.


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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 65 Years   (Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Self-reported history of dentinal hypersensitivity lasting more than 6 months and a primary complaint of sensitive teeth
  • Three teeth that can be isolated that meet all of the following criteria at the screening visit:
  • Teeth showing signs of facial/cervical gingival recession and/or signs of erosion or abrasion. Study teeth must exhibit greater than or equal to 3 mm recession at the facial surface midpoint
  • Teeth must be visually stain and calculus free
  • Teeth having a gingival index score of less than or equal to 2
  • Teeth with a clinical mobility less than or equal to 1
  • Teeth that show signs of sensitivity, evaporative (air) sensitive teeth displaying a response of greater than or equal to 30 mm on a 100 mm VAS

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Chronic disease or other condition that is associated with intermittent episodes of constant daily pain, such as arthritis, low back pain, etc.
  • An condition or medication that causes xerostomia as determined by investigator
  • Sensitive teeth not expected to respond to treatment with an over-the-counter dentifrice in the opinion of the investigator
  • Teeth with exposed dentine but with deep, defective or facial restorations
  • Teeth used as abutments for fixed or removable partial dentures
  • Teeth with full crowns, orthodontic bands, extensive caries or cracked enamel
  • Sensitive teeth with contributing etiologies other than erosion, abrasion or recession of exposed dentine.
  • Dental prophylaxis within 3 weeks of the screening visit
  • Tongue or lip piercing or presence of dental implants
  • Subjects not using the same brand of toothpaste for at least 4 months prior to the screening visit
  • Subjects who have used desensitizing toothpaste during the 4 weeks before Treatment Visit 1
  • Taking daily dose of medication which may interfere with the perception of pain. Examples of such medications include analgesics, anticonvulsants, antihistamines that cause marked or moderate sedation, sedatives, tranquillizers, mood-altering drugs or anti-inflammatory drugs
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Locations
United States, Indiana
University Park Research Center (UPRC)
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46825
Sponsors and Collaborators
GlaxoSmithKline
Investigators
Study Director: GSK Clinical Trials GlaxoSmithKline
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Responsible Party: GlaxoSmithKline
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01115452     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: Z3770633
First Posted: May 4, 2010    Key Record Dates
Results First Posted: January 26, 2015
Last Update Posted: January 26, 2015
Last Verified: January 2015

Keywords provided by GlaxoSmithKline:
potassium nitrate
tooth sensitivity
dentin sensitivity

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hypersensitivity
Dentin Sensitivity
Immune System Diseases
 Tooth Diseases
Stomatognathic Diseases
Pharmaceutical Solutions