Preventing cavities with iodine in young children
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a mouth rinse with povidone iodine to prevent cavities in children aged 1 to 3 years. It may help reduce the need for dental fillings.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 1 and 3 years old.
- You should not plan to move within the next 12 months.
- Your child must not have a thyroid condition.
- Your child must not have taken antibiotics in the last 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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