Clinical trials: Hygiene
Voice Disorders in Children, Vocal Nodules in Children
Effect of Semi-occluded Vocal Tract Therapy on the Phonation of Children With Vocal Fold Nodules
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine and compare the effects of different voice therapy programs in children with vocal fold nodules.
- Conditions
- Voice Disorders in Children, Vocal Nodules in Children, Hoarseness, Dysphonia
- Trial name
- NCT05878197
- Testing
- Straw phonation, Resonant voice therapy, Vocal Hygiene
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Dental Plaque, Oral Hygiene
Efficacy of Manual Toothbrushes in Removing Dental Plaque
This clinical methodology development study will evaluate the plaque removal efficacy of four marketed manual toothbrushes, with differing bristle types and brush head designs, in healthy dentate participants.
- Trial name
- NCT04025684
- Testing
- Oral B Indicator 123, Dr Best Original, Dr Best Multi Expert
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
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
Dentin Sensitivity, Oral Hygiene
A Study Assessing the Effects of an Experimental Dentifrice in Maintaining Tooth Color Following Tooth Bleaching
The main aim of this study is to investigate the ability of an experimental dentifrice containing 5 percent (%) potassium nitrate (KNO3), 1% alumina and 5% sodium tripolyphosphate (STP), to maintain tooth color and reduce…
- Trial name
- NCT06150573
- Testing
- Test Dentifrice, Reference Dentifrice (Aquafresh Cavity Protection)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HALEON
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
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Comparison of Lipiflow®-Treatment and a Standard Lid Hygiene Regime
Recently, beneficial effects on Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) of a single automated thermal pulsation with the Lipiflow® system have been reported in several case reports.
- Trial name
- NCT01769105
- Testing
- Lipiflow, Lid hygiene regime
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf
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
Knowledge, Attitude to Health
Comparing the Effect of Online and Conventional Oral Health Education in Egypt
This study aims to compare the results of online oral health education and conventional oral health education methods in terms of their effectiveness towards improving the knowledge and practice of oral hygiene in primary school…
- Conditions
- Knowledge, Attitude to Health, Practice
- Trial name
- NCT05570500
- Testing
- Oral health education
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 636 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Oral Hygiene
To Evaluate Efficacy and Tolerability of Sodium Bicarbonate Toothpaste and Its Effect on Opportunistic or Resistant Organisms
This study will compare the Gingival Bleeding and Gingival Inflammation following twice daily use of a sodium bicarbonate experimental dentifrice compared to a 0% sodium bicarbonate toothpaste after 24 weeks of use.
- Trial name
- NCT02207400
- Testing
- Sodium bicarbonate and sodium fluoride, Sodium fluoride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 246 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Respiratory Infection, Gastroenteritis
STOPFLU: Is it Possible to Reduce the Number of Days Off in Office Work by Improved Hand-hygiene?
Improved hand hygiene is known to reduce transmission of both respiratory (RTI) and gastrointestinal infections (GTI) under "semi-closed" conditions such as hospitals, day-care centres and schools.
- Trial name
- NCT00821509
- Testing
- Hand washing, Disinfectant rubbing
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 683 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
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
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
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
Orthodontic Appliance Complication
The Effect of Using Mobile Applications for Improving Oral Hygiene
The study aims to investigate the effect of the use of mobile phone application sending reminders to patients with orthodontic fixed appliances on oral hygiene.
- Trial name
- NCT03109769
- Testing
- Mobile phone application, Verbal oral hygiene instructions
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
Environmental Exposure, Exposure to Pollution
Removal of Dermal Exposure to Phthalate Ester by Hand Washing
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness in removing chemical exposure on hand, the investigators compare removal efficiency of Di-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) on hands by hand washing with soap and water vs.
- Trial name
- NCT02707172
- Testing
- handwashing with soap, handwashing with water
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Oral Hygiene
A Study to Investigate the Stain and Plaque Removal Capability of Two Experimental Potassium Nitrate Dentifrices
The purpose of this study is to determine whether spherical silica can achieve similar or greater extrinsic dental stain and plaque removal, in comparison to dentifrices containing higher concentrations of standard abrasive…
- Trial name
- NCT03267511
- Testing
- 5% KNO3 / 0.2542% NaF dentifrice with 0.5% spherical silica, 5% KNO3 / 0.2542% NaF dentifrice with 1% spherical silica and 5% STP, 5% KNO3 / 0.2542% NaF dentifrice with 6% abrasive silica
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Care-resistant Behavior, Dementia
Reducing Care-Resistant Behaviors During Oral Hygiene in Persons With Dementia
The main purpose of this study is to test a method of providing mouth care to persons with dementia who live in nursing homes. The method of providing mouth care is designed to reduce fear in persons with dementia, so that these…
- Trial name
- NCT01363258
- Testing
- Care-resistant mouth care (MOUTh), Evidence-based mouth care
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
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
Sleep
Adapting Sleep and Yoga Interventions for Maximal Effectiveness in Low Income Populations
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a future randomized control trial that will compare the efficacy of sleep behavioral interventions in a high-risk community including adapted sleep hygiene…
- Trial name
- CALYPSO (NCT03392194)
- Testing
- Sleep hygiene intervention, Yoga intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Community Health Aides, Industrial Hygiene
Work Should Not Hurt You: Reduction of Hazardous Exposures in Small Businesses Through a Community Health Worker Intervention
This project aims to reduce negative health outcomes in small businesses that primarily employ high-risk Latino workers by characterizing their exposures to hazardous chemicals and assessing if a community health worker (CHW)…
- Conditions
- Community Health Aides, Industrial Hygiene, Volatile Organic Compounds
- Trial name
- NCT03455530
- Testing
- Industrial Hygiene-Enhance Community Health Worker Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 268 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona