Overview

Caries Transmission Prevention in Alaska Native Infants

Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2006-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to conduct a community based, randomized control trial to determine if the use of chlorhexidine mouth rinse and xylitol-sweetened chewing gum will reduce the vertical transmission of caries between Alaska Native mothers to their infants.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Washington
Collaborator:
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Treatments:
Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine gluconate