Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunctive Treatment on Oral Hygiene in Elderly Persons

On average, the dental condition of elderly people is poor due to various reasons. The importance of oral health maintenance of the ageing population has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), as oral health plays a key role in reaching the global goal of the "Decade of Healthy Ageing 2021-2030". New measures for maintaining good oral health are welcome. The use of antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) and antibacterial blue light (aBL) has been studied and found to reduce the amount of plaque in the mouth. The Lumoral device is a CE-marked home medical device combining aPDT and aBL, and it is effective in reducing the development of plaque and harmful bacteria in the plaque. The device has also been shown to be easy and safe to use. In this study, a combination of regular dental appointments with the importance of enhanced dental self-care, will be tested as one regional solution for reaching the global goal set by WHO.

NCT Number	NCT06576063
Lead Sponsor	Koite Health Oy Collaborators: University of Helsinki
Conditions	Dental Plaque, Bleeding of Subgingival Space, Oral Complication
Enrollment	100 participants
Start Date	2025-01-02
Primary Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-08-07