💬In plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The purpose of this study is to assess whether Aquamin®, a multi-mineral natural product from red marine algae, can help reduce halitosis when taken for 90 days.
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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Must be able to give written informed consent
* Willing to follow study procedures of no eating, drinking, toothbrushing, smoking or using mouth rinse 60 minutes before study visits
* Have stable oral health
* Self-reported halitosis
* A negative pregnancy test for pre-menopausal women with intact female reproductive organs, and the subject must agree to use appropriate birth control over the study period.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or lactating women
* Participating in any other interventional trials using an investigational drug
* Diagnosed with any stomach or intestinal bleeding disorders (gastrointestinal bleeding from gastric or duodenal ulcers, or gastrin-secreting tumors) or active gastric/duodenal ulcers - peptic ulcer disease (in last 3 months) or with severe symptoms of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
* Any gastrointestinal or colonic malignancy; kidney disease, including kidney "stones" or hypercalcemia
* Coagulopathy/hereditary hemorrhagic disorders/or receiving therapeutic doses of Coumadin or heparin
* Have any severe oral condition that, in the opinion of the oral healthcare provide might impact the results of the study if the condition is treated
* Have been treated for oral cancer within the past year
* Taking any of the following within 30 days (will be eligible after completing 30 days of washout period):
Calcium; Vitamin D, including multivitamins that have low amounts of calcium/Vitamin D supplements; Oral steroids; Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS); Antibiotics.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.