Tokyo, April 22 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061321) titled 'Establishment of a method for detection and longitudinal management of root caries using optical diagnostic techniques' on April 21.

Study Type: Observational

Primary Sponsor: Institute - Tokyo Dental College

Condition: Condition - Root caries Classification by malignancy - Others Genomic information - NO

Objective: Narrative objectives1 - The purpose of this study is to establish an objective method for longitudinal monitoring of root caries by evaluating the usefulness of demineralization values and images obtained with an optical diagnostic device for detecting root caries and assessing lesion activity, arrest, and progression. Basic objectives2 - Others

Eligibility: Age-lower limit - 20 years-old <= Age-upper limit - Not applicable Gender - Male and Female Key inclusion criteria - Individuals who provide written informed consent for participation in this study. Individuals who have teeth suspected of having root caries or teeth with root caries lesions. Individuals who can undergo measurements using the optical diagnostic device and follow-up assessments. Individuals who are able to attend scheduled visits during the study period. Key exclusion criteria - Individuals who do not present with gingival recession Individuals with five or more missing teeth Target Size - 40

Recruitment Status: Recruitment status - Enrolling by invitation Date of protocol fixation - 2026 Year 04 Month 01 Day Date of IRB - 2026 Year 04 Month 09 Day Anticipated trial start date - 2026 Year 04 Month 09 Day Last follow-up date - 2028 Year 03 Month 31 Day

To know more, visit https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000070160

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