Clinical trials: Toothbrushing
Oral Hygiene, Visually Impaired Persons
Effectiveness of Audio-Tactile Performance Technique With Sing-Along Lyrics on Oral Hygiene Instruction to Visually Impaired Individuals
The goal of this match-pair randomized study is to compare the effectiveness of the standard Audio-Tactile Performance (ATP) technique with a song-based adaptation (ATP/S) in teaching oral hygiene in visually impaired individuals…
- Trial name
- NCT07585448
- Testing
- ATP, ATP with song
- Where
- 2 sites in Nepal
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Dental Caries in Children
Toothbrushing Program in Saudi Arabia "TOPS"
Project summary Introduction: Dental caries is a major oral health problem worldwide and is a particular public health challenge in Saudi Arabia. Dental caries cause pain, infection, and negatively impact quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT05512156
- Testing
- Supervised Toothbrushing
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 588 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow
Caries Assessment, Caries Risk
Ecofriendly Versus Nylon Tooth Brushes on Cariogram Outcomes
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of an eco-friendly toothbrush compared to a conventional nylon-based toothbrush on cariogram parameters in children and adults.
- Conditions
- Caries Assessment, Caries Risk, Oral Health
- Trial name
- Ecofriendly (NCT07467538)
- Testing
- Nylon based tooth brush, Ecofriendly toothbrush
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Manual Toothbrush
Children's Compliance With Toothbrushing Using Manual U-shaped Toothbrush Versus Regular Toothbrush
To assess the child's compliance towards manual U-shaped toothbrush versus regular manual toothbrush.
- Trial name
- NCT06554782
- Testing
- manual u-shaped toothbrush
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Autism
Testing a Mobile App to Improve Toothbrushing Skills and Habits in Teens With Autism
The goal of this proposed trial will modify an existing toothbrushing app for teens with autism and compare toothbrushing outcomes with a control app.
- Trial name
- NCT06208722
- Testing
- Testing a Mobile App to Improve Toothbrushing Skills and Habits in Teens With Autism
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Caries
Effectiveness of Toothbrushing Techniques in Plaque Removal and Caries Lesion Control
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of cross-toothbrushing technique compared with anteroposterior and biofilm removal and control of caries lesions in first permanent molars.
- Trial name
- toothbrushing (NCT01501357)
- Testing
- modified toothbrush with multilevel filaments, cross toothbrushing
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Oral Health, Knowledge
Effectiveness MyBRUSH Module in Improving Knowledge, Attitude, and Behaviour on Toothpaste Use and Toothbrushing Among 12-Year-Old Children
The goal of this intervention study is to study the effectiveness of the oral health education module (MyBRUSH) in improving the knowledge, attitude, and behaviour on toothpaste use and toothbrushing among 12-year-old children.
- Conditions
- Oral Health, Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior
- Trial name
- MyBRUSH module (NCT07125560)
- Testing
- MyBRUSH module, BEGIN program
- Where
- 8 sites in Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Periodontal Inflammation, Toothbrushing
Genius Toothbrushes on Periodontal Status of Orthodontic Patients
This study evaluates the effects of genius toothbrushes on periodontal status of patients during fixed orthodontic treatment.Half of the patients received manual orthodontic toothbrushes (Oral B Ortho, Procter \& Gamble, USA)…
- Conditions
- Periodontal Inflammation, Toothbrushing, Orthodontic Treatment
- Trial name
- NCT04235010
- Testing
- Genius toothbrush, Manual toothbrush
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effectiveness of Picture Exchange Communication System on Gingival Health of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a communication system for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a PECS-based tooth-brushing program on gingival…
- Trial name
- NCT03791385
- Testing
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jordan University of Science and Technology
Gingival Recession, Gingival Abrasion
Incidence Assessment of Gingival Fissures Associated with the Use of Manual and Electric Toothbrushes
Gingival fissures (GF) have been suggested as risk indicators for clinical attachment loss (CAL) and gingival recession, especially in free surfaces and in patients with low plaque scores.
- Conditions
- Gingival Recession, Gingival Abrasion, Wounds and Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT06651723
- Testing
- Toothbrush type
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
ASD I, ASD2
Documenting Toothbrushing Experiences of Caregivers Who Care for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The objective of this study is to examine caregiver reactions to the use of the hum by Colgate Smart Kids Toothbrush and associated app by children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Trial name
- humBrush (NCT05552144)
- Testing
- Hum by Colgate Smart Kids Toothbrush (battery powered) - 490000006871
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
Mechanical Plaque Control and Gingivitis Reduction in Fixed Appliance Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of a sonic toothbrush alone is more effective than two other toothbrushing protocols on dental plaque elimination in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.
- Trial name
- NCT00681135
- Testing
- sonic toothbrush (Philips Sonicare® FlexCare, Typ HX6942/04), manual toothbrush / interdental toothbrush (elmex® Inter X medium toothbrush / interdental brush Curaprox®), manual toothbrush (elmex® Inter X medium toothbrush)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Sebastian Zingler
Dental Plaque
Efficacy of Plaque Removal of a Novel Brushing Device
The purpose of this research study is to compare how a novel, automated mouthpiece-based toothbrushing device removes dental plaque compared to a manual toothbrush.
- Trial name
- NCT05038293
- Testing
- Automated mouthpiece-based toothbrush, Manual toothbrush
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Oral Hygiene, Dental Plaque
Learning Brushing Using Game Elements in Mobile Phones Apps
The study aims to compare the efficacy of using gamification for oral hygiene in children at home environment.
- Conditions
- Oral Hygiene, Dental Plaque, Children, Only, Dental Devices, Home Care
- Trial name
- GAMIFYBRUSH (NCT03935009)
- Testing
- Manual toothbrush Curaprox 5460 ultra soft, Electric toothbrush Play Smart Brush N°1, Electric toothbrush Play Smart Brush N°2
- Where
- 2 sites in Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Maribor
Gingival Recession, Wounds and Injuries
The Incidence of Gingival Fissures _ a Crossover Single-blinded Randomized Clinical Trial
The objective of this study is to evaluate the incidence of gingival fissures according to the type of brush used, soft and medium.
- Trial name
- NCT01636830
- Testing
- Toothbrush type
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Cerebral Palsy
"Comparing the Plaque Removal Ability of Two Different Toothbrushes Among School Going CP Children
It was an intervention utilizing two toothbrushes on school going cerebral palsy children age (6 -18 yrs). The triple head tooth brush and single head brush was provided to parents along with dental health education to their…
- Trial name
- NCT05536648
- Testing
- Comparing the plaque removal ability of triple head tooth brush versus single head tooth brush among school based cerebral palsy children: A Randomized Control Trial
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dow University of Health Sciences
Toothbrushing, Dental Plaque
BEhavioral EConomics for Oral Health iNnovation Pilot Trial
This Phase I randomized pilot trial will assess the efficacy of a fixed incentive payment program and drawing incentive payment program versus a control program to promote early childhood caries (ECC) preventive health behaviors…
- Conditions
- Toothbrushing, Dental Plaque, Parent-Child Relations, Oral Hygiene
- Trial name
- BEECON Pilot (NCT03862443)
- Testing
- Fixed Incentive, Drawing Incentive
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Plaque Reduction
Digital vs. Parent Modeled Toothbrushing
This prospective randomized controlled trial will aim to evaluate the effectiveness of two methods of delivering oral hygiene instruction to children aged 3 - 6 years: parent-modeled toothbrushing (control) and the MoodBrush…
- Trial name
- NCT07441148
- Testing
- MoodBrush Digital Application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy
Oral Health Promotion Among Preschool Children With Special Needs
Establishing good oral health-related habit is challenging among younger children, especially for preschool children with special needs, as they have physical, mental, sensory, behavioural, emotional, and chronic medical…
- Conditions
- Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Disorders, Developmental Delay
- Trial name
- NCT03522337
- Testing
- Visual pedagogy (social stories), Conventional leaflets
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 306 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Dental Plaque, Behavior
The Impact of a 21day School Brushing Intervention on the Knowledge, Behaviour and Oral Health of School Children
In this study we aim to study the effectiveness of a specially designed 21 day Brush Day and Night programme for school children aged 6-9 which aims to establish the habit of twice a day toothbrushing for oral health.
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Behavior, Behavior, Health
- Trial name
- NCT04001296
- Testing
- 21 day Brush Day and Night school programme
- Where
- 2 sites in Indonesia, Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 2,020 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unilever R&D