Clinical trials: Hygiene
Dentin Sensitivity
A Clinical Study of Two Dentinal Hypersensitivity Treatments Used With Normal Oral Hygiene
This study will compare the safety and effectiveness of normal oral hygiene with two different marketed dentifrices, on longer term dentinal hypersensitivity response following use of potassium oxalate desensitizers.
- Trial name
- NCT02221349
- Testing
- Potassium oxalate, Sodium fluoride paste, Stannous fluoride paste
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Procter and Gamble
Hand Hygiene
ProvodineTM Decreases Hand Contamination
The purpose of this study is to see whether Provodine, an FDA approved product, provides long-lasting protection on the hands of staff who provide anesthesia for patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04023682
- Testing
- Provodine Hand Sanitizer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sundara Reddy
Gingivitis
A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of a Range of Dental/Denture Products for Improved Oral Health in Partial Denture Wearers
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of usage of a range of oral products (toothpaste, mouth rinse, denture cleanser) on the oral health of partial denture wearers compared to existing oral hygiene…
- Trial name
- NCT04290624
- Testing
- Experimental Dentifrice: Stannous Fluoride, COREGA Denture Foaming Cleanser, Mouth rinse: Sodium Fluoride
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HALEON
Complication of Surgical Procedure
Hand Hygiene and Hospital Acquired Infections
Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and evolving bacterial resistance are major public health concerns that impact all areas of healthcare.
- Trial name
- NCT02252562
- Testing
- Sage Personal Hand Hygiene System
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3,256 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Denture Stomatitis
The Effect of Palatal Brushing on Denture Stomatitis
Palatal brushing has several advantages including removal of debris and stimulation of blood flow and saliva, which may help to prevent or treat oral diseases, such as denture-related stomatitis in complete denture wearers.
- Trial name
- NCT01643876
- Testing
- Palatal brushing
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil, Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Université de Montréal
Gingivitis
Philips AirFlosser Study
In the current study, Sonicare AirFloss (AF) will be used in combination with a Manual Toothbrush (MTB) in a population of manual toothbrush users who are irregular flossers and who exhibit signs of moderate gingivitis.
- Trial name
- NCT01700348
- Testing
- Airflosser, Manual Floss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 257 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Oral Hygiene
To Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of Sodium Bicarbonate Toothpaste
The primary objectives of this study will be to compare the Gingival Bleeding and Gingival Inflammation following twice daily use of a sodium bicarbonate experimental dentifrice compared to a 0% sodium bicarbonate toothpaste…
- Trial name
- NCT02207907
- Testing
- Sodium bicarbonate plus sodium fluoride, Sodium fluoride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 247 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Sleep Hygiene
Effects of Sleep Hygiene Education on Sleep Health in Adults Ages 50-80
This will be a study looking at trying to change older adults' behavior in regard to good sleep hygiene practices. Investigators will assess the efficacy through subjective outcome measures and objective physiological markers of…
- Trial name
- NCT06129045
- Testing
- One-time educational video, Educational video plus repeated education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Black Hills State University
Gingivitis, Pregnancy
Oral Hygiene and Maternity Outcomes Multicenter Study (OHMOM)
This study will track changes in oral health in pregnant women. Subjects will be assigned to either regular oral care or advanced oral care and be given oral care products to use until they deliver.
- Trial name
- OHMOM (NCT01549587)
- Testing
- 0.243% sodium fluoride, toothbrush, dental floss
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 746 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Procter and Gamble
Cancer-related Problem/Condition, Ambulatory Care
Glad Press 'n Seal® as a Temporary Moisture Barrier to Central Lines in Ambulatory Patients
The purpose of this study is to see if Glad Press 'n Seal works as a moisture barrier for central line that is left in place during ambulatory oncology clinical care.
- Trial name
- NCT01967836
- Testing
- Glad Press 'n Seal
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Maureen T Greene
Pneumonia
Improving Oral Care to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) in the Acute Neurologically Impaired Adult
Hypothesis: The investigators hypothesize that the current oral protocol is sub-optimal and an enhanced protocol will decrease the incidence of hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP)in the acute, non-intubated, care-dependent…
- Trial name
- NCT01498601
- Testing
- Enhanced oral care protocol
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Fraser Health
Dental Plaque, Dental Caries
Evaluation of Oral Plaque Removal Utilizing an Adjunct Enzyme Pre-rinse
This study aims to investigate the impact of a bromelain pre-rinse adjunct on oral plaque removal in orthodontic subjects. The study's null hypothesis states that there is no statistically significant difference in visual plaque…
- Trial name
- NCT04512482
- Testing
- Bromelain, Powdered sugar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Aging, Long-Term Care
Oral Hygiene in Assisted Living
This project will modify a program that reduces pneumonia among nursing home residents with dementia, so that it is appropriate for assisted living residents with dementia.
- Trial name
- NCT03892200
- Testing
- Aim2 - Daily Mouth Care, Aim3 - Daily Mouth Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,405 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Pneumonia
Effect of Improved Oral Hygiene to Prevent Pneumonia in Hospitalized Patients
Recent studies have found that poor oral hygiene may foster the colonization of the oropharynx by potential respiratory pathogens in mechanically-ventilated (MV), intensive care unit (ICU) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00123123
- Testing
- chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse (0.12%)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Smoking Cessation
VR Smoking Cessation During a Dental Hygiene Visit
The goal of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to test whether a smoking cessation induction intervention delivered during a dental cleaning appointment increases the utilization of evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for…
- Trial name
- NCT04524533
- Testing
- Experimental smoking cessation video, Control video, Brochure of smoking cessation EBTs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 440 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Healthy
Factors Controlling the Formation of Salivary Films
The aim of this study is to determine how different ingredients which are found in food and other consumer products affect the ability of saliva to form surface films.
- Trial name
- SalFilm (NCT01167504)
- Testing
- Saliva sample collection
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quadram Institute Bioscience
Dental Caries
Evaluation of Oral Hygiene Products in an In Situ Caries Model
The study will evaluate and compare the potential anti-caries efficacy of a test regimen: placebo (fluoride free) toothpaste (twice daily use) plus fluoride mouthwash (once daily use), in comparison with brushing with a placebo…
- Trial name
- NCT02399163
- Testing
- Fluoride free toothpaste, Fluoride toothpaste, Fluoride mouthwash
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
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
Hand Hygiene Effectiveness
Wet Time for a Foam Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizers are a standard of hygiene requirements. They must be effective at reducing germ count on the hands while ideally providing emollients to moisturize the skin after use.
- Trial name
- NCT05740332
- Testing
- Alcohol hand sanitizer foam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medline Industries
Oral Hygiene
Clinical Study to Investigate the Tooth Stain Removal Efficacy of Two Experimental Toothpastes Compared to a Standard Toothpaste When Used Twice Daily for 8 Weeks
The aim of this study is to investigate the stain removal efficacy of 2 experimental anti-dentin hypersensitivity (DH) dentifrices with four and eight weeks twice daily use.
- Trial name
- NCT05459558
- Testing
- Experimental Dentifrice 1, Experimental Dentifrice 2, Reference Dentifrice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 280 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HALEON