NCT00396539

Hydrogen Sulfide Production by Oral Microflora

Detection of Hydrogen Sulfide Production by Oral Microflora Samples

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Conditions

• Oral Malodor (Halitosis)

Timeline

• Start date: 2007-01-01
• Primary completion: 2008-08-01
• Completion: 2008-09-01
• First posted: 2006-11-07
• Last updated: 2009-02-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Israel