Oropharyngeal Candidiasis (OPC) and S-ECC

Recruiting Observational Study
Candida Infection Oral Thrush Early Childhood Caries
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
9 Months – 15 Months
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
70 (estimated)
Sponsor
Temple University · Other
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About This Trial

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).

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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 part…
Contacts

Yuan Liu, DDS, MS, PhD

215-707-8029

yuan.liu0008@temple.edu

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