Oropharyngeal Candidiasis (OPC) and S-ECC
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Candida Infection, Oral Thrush, Early Childhood Caries. Basic parameters: 9 months — 15 months · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- United States
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Association Between Early Candida Infection (Oral Thrush) and Severe Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC)
Overview
The overall objective of this study is to investigate the association of early Candida infection (known as oral thrush or oropharyngeal candidiasis, OPC) in children during the first year of life with the onset and severity of severe early childhood caries (S-ECC).
Detailed description
The overall goal of this study is to conduct a longitudinal observational study to investigate the association of early OPC with the onset and severity of S-ECC to better understand the role of Candida (particularly C. albicans) in severe childhood caries. The investigators will test the hypothesis that OPC is associated with S-ECC by modifying the plaque microbiota and enhancing virulence in a manner that is conducive to the early development of the disease.
For this study, a total of 70 infants (aged 9-15-month-old) with or without a history of OPC in their first year of life will be enrolled, based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subjects will have their medical/dental history reviewed from medical records. At each study visit (Baseline, 6-month, 12-month, 18-month, and 24-month follow-ups), an oral examination including soft tissue and caries exam will be performed by a calibrated evaluator. Dental plaque/oral swab samples will be collected at each study visit. In addition, a comprehensive survey including demographic status, oral hygiene, diet, delivery, and feeding method as well as current medication usage will also be collected.
Primary outcome measures
- To explore the association between OPC and S-ECC onset and severity [Time frame: 24 months]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- To evaluate the influence of OPC on the oral microbiota [Time frame: 24 months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Male or female individuals at the age of 9-15-month-old
- Must have at least one fully erupted tooth at baseline visit
- Parent/guardian willing and able to provide informed consent
- With or without a history of OPC (the study team will enroll 35 participants with and 35 participants without a history of OPC)
Exclusion criteria
- Presence of a systemic medical condition (e.g. Down syndrome etc.)
- Presence of an orofacial deformity
- Presence of dental caries
- Use of systemic antimicrobial therapy within 30 days of the baseline visit
- Presence of any condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, makes participation in the project not in the individual's best interest.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
United States · 1 center
- Temple University — Philadelphia
Publications
- Kassebaum NJ, Smith AGC, Bernabe E, Fleming TD, Reynolds AE, Vos T, Murray CJL, Marcenes W; GBD 2015 Oral Health Collaborators. Global, Regional, and National Prevalence, Incidence, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years for Oral Conditions for 195 Countries, 1990-2015: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors. J Dent Res. 2017 Apr;96(4):380-387. doi: 10.1177 PMID 28792274
- GBD 2016 Disease and Injury Incidence and Prevalence Collaborators. Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 328 diseases and injuries for 195 countries, 1990-2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. Lancet. 2017 Sep 16;390(10100):1211-1259. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(17)32154-2. PMID 28919117
- Hajishengallis E, Parsaei Y, Klein MI, Koo H. Advances in the microbial etiology and pathogenesis of early childhood caries. Mol Oral Microbiol. 2017 Feb;32(1):24-34. doi: 10.1111/omi.12152. Epub 2016 Feb 4. PMID 26714612
- Bowen WH, Burne RA, Wu H, Koo H. Oral Biofilms: Pathogens, Matrix, and Polymicrobial Interactions in Microenvironments. Trends Microbiol. 2018 Mar;26(3):229-242. doi: 10.1016/j.tim.2017.09.008. Epub 2017 Oct 30. PMID 29097091
- Hajishengallis E, Forrest CB, Koo H. Early Childhood Caries: Future Perspectives in Risk Assessment. JDR Clin Trans Res. 2016 Jul;1(2):110-111. doi: 10.1177/2380084416637577. Epub 2016 Mar 7. No abstract available. PMID 28879240
- American Academy on Pediatric Dentistry; American Academy of Pediatrics. Policy on early childhood caries (ECC): classifications, consequences, and preventive strategies. Pediatr Dent. 2008-2009;30(7 Suppl):40-3. No abstract available. PMID 19216381
- de Carvalho FG, Silva DS, Hebling J, Spolidorio LC, Spolidorio DM. Presence of mutans streptococci and Candida spp. in dental plaque/dentine of carious teeth and early childhood caries. Arch Oral Biol. 2006 Nov;51(11):1024-8. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2006.06.001. Epub 2006 Aug 7. PMID 16890907
- Raja M, Hannan A, Ali K. Association of oral candidal carriage with dental caries in children. Caries Res. 2010;44(3):272-6. doi: 10.1159/000314675. Epub 2010 May 27. PMID 20516688
Identifiers
NCT: NCT05761197 · 31690