Clinical trials: Hygiene, open to volunteers
Oral Hygiene
Game-based Oral Health Promotion
Parents and caregivers play a key role in shaping children's oral health-related behaviours. However, traditional oral health education (OHE) is not engaging for young children.
- Trial name
- NCT07916896
- Testing
- OHE for children, OHE for parents, OHE interactive game kits
- Volunteers
- 282 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Oral Hygiene in Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances, Dental Plaque
Effectiveness of Personalized Digital Oral Health Intervention in Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances.
This study will evaluate whether personalized digital oral-health education delivered through WhatsApp messages can improve oral hygiene in patients aged 16-25 years who wear fixed orthodontic appliances (braces).
- Conditions
- Oral Hygiene in Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances, Dental Plaque, Gingivitis Infection
- Trial name
- PDHOI (NCT07910851)
- Testing
- Personalized Digital Oral Health Education via WhatsApp, Standard Oral-Hygiene Instructions
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kurdistan Higher Council of Medical Specialties
Oral Bacterial Colonization, Oral Hygiene
Effects of Three Oral Hygiene Protocols on Oral Bacteria in Intensive Care Patients
Patients in intensive care may develop changes in the bacteria found in their mouths. Some of these bacteria can cause infections, and patients who cannot clean their own teeth depend on staff to provide oral care.
- Trial name
- NCT07868549
- Testing
- Mechanical Oral Hygiene, Chlorhexidine, Hexetidine
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zagreb
Diarrhea, Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI)
Impact Evaluation of Accelerating Climate-Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services for Schools and Healthcare Facilities in Karamoja
Karamoja, in north-eastern Uganda, is among the most water-insecure regions in sub-Saharan Africa. Only 24 per cent of households can access the WHO-recommended 20 litres of water per person per day.
- Conditions
- Diarrhea, Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI), Menstrual Hygiene, Absenteeism
- Trial name
- NCT07823231
- Testing
- Climate-resilient school WASH infrastructure package, WASH and menstrual health capacity building and social and behaviour change package
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 16,380 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elijah Kipchumba
Hand Hygiene, School Health, Primary School Students, Health Education
Effect of Digital Method-Based Hand Hygiene Education on Handwashing Skills in Primary School Students
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a digitally based hand hygiene education program developed for primary school students on their proper handwashing skills.
- Trial name
- DMHHE (NCT07799181)
- Testing
- Digital Hand Hygiene Education Program
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Intensive Care Nurses, Bacterial Colonization
Hand Hygiene Compliance and Bacterial Colonization on Personal Belongings
This study aims to examine whether intensive care nurses' hand hygiene practices are related to the presence and amount of bacteria on their frequently used personal belongings, such as mobile phones, pens, and identification…
- Conditions
- Intensive Care Nurses, Bacterial Colonization, Hand Hygiene Compliance
- Trial name
- HHC-BC (NCT07782385)
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Rheumatic Diseases, Arthritis
Pain-Sleep in Rheumatic Disease
Overall, our understanding of how pain and sleep are experienced and how they can be treated in teenagers with rheumatic diseases is limited.
- Conditions
- Rheumatic Diseases, Arthritis, Lupus, Lupus Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Trial name
- NCT07775612
- Testing
- Better Nights, Better Days for Youth
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Urinary Tract Infections, Malnutrition
Effect of Hygiene and Menstrual Hygiene Interventions on Learning and Psychosocial Wellbeing in Madagascar
A previous study in schools in rural Madagascar found that a bundle of hygiene-focused interventions substantially improved girls' learning outcomes.
- Conditions
- Urinary Tract Infections, Malnutrition, Inflammation, Stress
- Trial name
- KILONGA2 (NCT07702916)
- Testing
- Peer leadership/sensitization + sanitary pads, School infrastructure
- Where
- Madagascar
- Volunteers
- 3,080 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California Santa Cruz
Hand, Hygiene Practices and Knowledge
Effectiveness of VR on the Sustainability of Hand Hygiene Compliance: School-based RCT With 10-month Follow-up
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a VR intervention on teaching handwashing skills which are promoted by the Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health, HKSAR.
- Trial name
- HKU-VR-2026 (NCT07659340)
- Testing
- VR Handwashing Game (2 sessions), VR Handwashing Game (1 session) + Video on hand hygiene (1 session)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Specific Learning Disabilities, Dental Plaque
Plaque Removal Efficiency in Children With Specific Learning Disabilities
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of toothbrushing education on plaque removal in children aged 7-12 years with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and to compare their plaque removal performance with healthy…
- Conditions
- Specific Learning Disabilities, Dental Plaque, Oral Hygiene
- Trial name
- PRE-SLD (NCT07611942)
- Testing
- Standardized Toothbrushing Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Specific Learning Disabilities, Dental Caries
Dental Caries and Oral Hygiene Status in Children With Specific Learning Disabilities
This study aims to evaluate dental caries and oral hygiene status in children aged 7-12 years with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and to compare the findings with healthy children.
- Conditions
- Specific Learning Disabilities, Dental Caries, Oral Hygiene
- Trial name
- SLD-OH (NCT07611981)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Hand Hygiene
SIMPLIFY the Hand Hygiene Procedure - Three Steps Versus Six Steps for Performing Hand Hygiene (SIMPLIFY Study)
Hand hygiene is one of the most important measures to prevent healthcare associated infections. A hand hygiene technique consisting of three steps may be superior to the 6-step technique outlined by the World Health Organization…
- Trial name
- SIMPLIFY (NCT04187040)
- Testing
- Study intervention: 3-step hand hygiene technique, Control intervention: 6-step hand hygiene technique
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Dental Plaque and Gingivitis, Oral Hygiene Reinforcement During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
Mobile Application Push Notification in Improving Oral Hygiene Behaviour in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients
This research looks at whether using a mobile phone app that sends push-notification reminders can help adolescent orthodontic patients keep their teeth and gums cleaner during treatment.
- Trial name
- IMGS_EZGIGI (NCT07288853)
- Testing
- Ezgigi with push notification, EzGigi
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Kumeran A/L Mohan
Sleep Hygiene, Infant Sleeping Habits
The Impact of a Infant Sleep Hygiene Training Program on Infant Sleep Habits and Parental Self-Efficacy
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured, Infant Sleep Hygiene Education Program initiated during pregnancy on infant sleep habits and parental self-efficacy related to infant sleep in…
- Conditions
- Sleep Hygiene, Infant Sleeping Habits, Parent Education, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT07458035
- Testing
- Infant Sleep Hygiene Education Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Dental Caries, Oral Health Behavior Change
Assessing the Impact of a Social Media-Based Educational Intervention Using WhatsApp Video Messages on Dental Caries Prevention Knowledge, Oral Hygiene Practices, and Attitudes Toward Dental Health Among Primary School Children Aged 10-12 Years in Public Schools in Cairo Governorate, Egypt: A Quasi-
The goal of this study is to learn if educational videos sent through WhatsApp can improve dental health knowledge, healthy habits, and attitudes in primary school children aged 10 to 12 years in Cairo, Egypt.
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Oral Health Behavior Change, Oral Hygiene, Oral Health, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Trial name
- NCT07363317
- Testing
- WhatsApp-Based Dental Health Education for Children
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rana Mohamed Ahmed Farghal
Cardiovascular Disease and Sleep Hygiene
Sleep Hygiene Education in Individuals With Cardiovascular Disease: Effects on Sleep Quality and Disease Management
This clinical trial aims to find out if sleep hygiene education helps people with cardiovascular disease manage their illness better and improve their sleep quality. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups.
- Trial name
- SLEEP-CARD (NCT07135921)
- Testing
- Sleep Hygiene Education
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Near East University, Turkey
Menstrual Cup, Menstrual Hygiene Management
The Use of Menstrual Cups in the Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management of Women Who Use Wheelchairs
This study is designed to evaluate the impact of menstrual cup use on menstrual health and hygiene management among women who use wheelchairs.In addition, the study will serve as a reference for future research that includes…
- Conditions
- Menstrual Cup, Menstrual Hygiene Management, Disabled People
- Trial name
- NCT07137663
- Testing
- Educational and practical intervention on menstrual cup use
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hülya ULAŞLI KABAN
Oral Hygiene, Nutrition Habits
Oral Hygiene and Dietary Habits in Physical Therapy and Pharmacy Students at Sinai University
Oral health is a multidimension domain including the human ability to talk, smile, eat, drink and swallow. Oral health has a direct relationship with the individual's quality of life and it is influenced by the perception…
- Trial name
- NCT07051057
- Testing
- Survey using a questionnaire.
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 663 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sinai University
Mother, Menstrual Hygiene Management
Menstrual Management Using a Mobile Application in Adolescent Girls With Mild Intellectual Disabilities
In the study conducted to determine the effectiveness of menstruation management training given with a mobile application (Bağımsız Yapabilirim) in female adolescents with mild intellectual disabilities in the independent living…
- Conditions
- Mother, Menstrual Hygiene Management, Hand Hygiene, Intellectual Disability, Mild
- Trial name
- Independent (NCT07016932)
- Testing
- Education with mobile application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Menstruations, Menstruation Hygiene
Exploring the Effectiveness of Interventions on Menstrual Hygiene Awareness in Slum Communities of Karachi, A Quasi- Experimental Analysis
Proper menstrual hygiene knowledge and practices are crucial among women. People of urban slum's areas have no or less knowledge and practices of Menstruation hygiene due to low socio-economic status.
- Conditions
- Menstruations, Menstruation Hygiene, Hygiene Practices and Knowledge, Knowledge Gaps
- Trial name
- NCT06818123
- Testing
- Education Intervention along with the doctor's consultation, Control group with doctor's consultation only
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SINA Health Education and Welfare Trust