Clinical trials: Oral Hygiene
Oral Health Behavior Change
SEHAT Virtual Oral Health Promotion for School Adolescents in Pakistan
The goal of this cluster-randomized trial is to learn if the SEHAT program works to improve oral health among school adolescents in Pakistan. It will also assess how the program affects oral health behaviors and knowledge.
- Trial name
- SEHAT (NCT07536958)
- Testing
- SEHAT Virtual Oral Health Education, Conventional Oral Health Education
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shifa College of Dentistry
Oral Hygiene, Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis
Mobile Phone Messaging To Improve Oral Hygiene Among Primary School Children in Pakistan
Oral health is an important component of general health and oral cavity acts as a mirror to the health of individuals and communities.
- Trial name
- NCT03390452
- Testing
- Mobile Phone Messaging
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 362 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Health Services Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan
Dental Plaque, Plaque, Dental
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Different Toothbrushes in Children
Control groups will be formed in the 2-12 age group using standard manual toothbrushes, and the effectiveness of 360-degree bristle toothbrushes will be compared. Study design: Experimental study
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Plaque, Dental, Oral Hygiene, Gingivitis
- Trial name
- NCT06164496
- Testing
- standart manual toothbrush, 360 degree toothbrush
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Oral Hygiene
Effectiveness of T-shaped Toothbrush
This study evaluated the effectiveness of two manual toothbrushes, the T-shaped toothbrush (Denson™, Malaysia) and a conventional toothbrush (Kid's Soft Toothbrush, Colgate) in removing plaque and maintaining gingival health…
- Trial name
- NCT03989479
- Testing
- Brushing demonstration using T shaped toothbrush, Brushing demonstration using conventional toothbrush
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Dental Plaque, Bleeding of Subgingival Space
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…
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Bleeding of Subgingival Space, Oral Complication
- Trial name
- NCT06576063
- Testing
- Lumoral Treatment, Standard oral hygiene methods
- Where
- 3 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Koite Health Oy
Oral Hygiene, Gingivitis
Impact of 2D:4D Ratio on Oral Hygiene and Gingival Health
The second-to-fourth digit ratio (2D:4D)-the ratio of the length of the index finger to that of the ring finger-has gained increasing attention as a non-invasive, stable biomarker of prenatal sex hormone exposure.
- Trial name
- NCT07147998
- Testing
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Acne Vulgaris, Gingivitis
Association of Acne Vulgaris With Oral Hygiene and Gingivitis
The goal of this observational study is to learn about in the relationship between acne vulgaris and oral hygiene and gingivitis.
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris, Gingivitis, Dental Plaque, Oral Hygiene
- Trial name
- NCT06237387
- Testing
- Periodontal examination
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Erzincan University
Halitosis, Oral Hygiene
Impact of Bracket Design and Oral Hygiene Maintenance on Halitosis in the Orthodontic Patient
The advantage of self-ligating brackets on periodontal health has yet to be determined. In addition, the utilization of tongue scraping as an adjunct to traditional oral hygiene measures has yet to be studied in orthodontic…
- Trial name
- NCT01948349
- Testing
- Tongue scraping, Bracket design
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UConn Health
Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight
Periodontal Disease and Small Vulnerable Newborns in Rural Nepal: A Community-based Trial
Periodontal disease in pregnant women has been implicated as a potential risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes, including being born preterm, small-for-gestational age, and/or low birth weight.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight, Small Vulnerable Newborn, Small-for-gestational Age
- Trial name
- NCT07553286
- Testing
- A package of oral health interventions, including a daily antiseptic oral rinse (alcohol-free cetylpyridinium chloride (0.075%))
- Volunteers
- 2,280 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Oral Hygiene
Effect of Dental Waterjet on Oral Hygiene for Patients With Braces
The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of dental water jet in plaque removal and gingival health during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances.
- Trial name
- NCT03119441
- Testing
- Dental Water Jet, Dental Floss
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
Plaque Induced Gingivitis
Comparative Effect of Chewing Sticks and Toothbrushing on Plaque Removal and Gingival Health
The purpose of the proposed study is to compare the effect of chewing sticks (Miswak) and the toothbrushes on plaque removal and gingival health.
- Trial name
- NCT01336179
- Testing
- Salvadora persica, Toothbrush
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taibah University
Gingivitis, Healthy Adult
Comparative Evaluation of the Anti-Plaque and Anti-Gingivitis Effects of Nanobiofusion Gingival Gel (NBF), Placebo Gel, and Commercial Toothpaste
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Nanibiofusion Gingival Gel (NBF) is able to reduce dental plaque and gum inflammation in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07850232
- Testing
- Nano Bio-Fusion (NBF) Gingival Gel, Commercial fluoride toothpaste
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdullah University Hospital
Oral Hygiene, Dental Devices, Home Care
Evaluation of Plaque Removal Efficacy & Patient Acceptability of Knotted Floss Technique in Type II Gingival Embrasures
Removal and prevention of formation of dental plaque biofilms is the cornerstone of current hygiene regimens to prevent, reduce or even reverse the gingival and periodontal disease condition.
- Trial name
- KF-II (NCT03414073)
- Testing
- Knotted floss technique, Conventional flossing technique, Conventional Interdental Brushing
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uttaranchal Dental & Medical Research Institute
Oral Hygiene Education, Oral Hygiene Education Methods
The Effects of Different Oral Hygiene Instructions
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of verbal and video-based oral hygiene instructions on the oral health parameters in patients of different age groups.
- Trial name
- NCT06449950
- Testing
- Behavioral: Verbal Oral Hygiene Instructions, Behavioral: Video-Based Oral Hygiene Instructions
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 202 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
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
Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
Clinical Study Comparing Dental Plaque and Gingivitis Reduction After Using One of Three Oral Hygiene Multi-component Regimens (Using of a Manual Toothbrush, a Toothpaste and a Mouthwash)
The objective of this clinical research study is to assess the efficacy of a commercially available triclosan/copolymer toothpaste compared to a commercially available oral hygiene multi-component regimen encompassing the use of…
- Trial name
- NCT02366689
- Testing
- Triclosan/fluoride toothpaste, stannous fluoride toothpaste, fluoride only toothpaste
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 179 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
S.Mutans Colonization in Adults With Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
Changes in Streptococcus Mutans Colonization With Different Oral Hygiene Protocols in Adult Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
Fixed orthodontic appliances increase the rate of plaque accumulation around orthodontic brackets and gingival margins. It was also found that the amount of plaque accumulation and S.mutans level around banded orthodontic…
- Trial name
- NCT05016713
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine mouthwash, Interdental brush, Fluoride-based toothpaste
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Dental Plaque, Calculus, Dental
Dental Isolation Methods in Pediatric Patients
The purpose of this study is to collect, measure, and assess the environmental spatter produced during dental appointments under different isolation methods used in pediatric dentistry, to compare the effectiveness of aerosol…
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Calculus, Dental, Aerosol Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04430387
- Testing
- The saliva ejector, The high-volume evacuator, The DryShield
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Tobacco Use, Periodontitis
Snuff Use, Smoking, Periodontitis and Mortality: 30-year Cohort Study From Sweden
Smoking and dual using associated with poor periodontal health.
- Trial name
- NCT03918902
- Testing
- Qestinnaires
- Volunteers
- 1,080 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Helsinki
Gingivitis; Chronic
Effects of Using Miswak in Addition to Oral Hygiene Products in Patients With Gingivitis
This pilot study aims to evaluate the effects of miswak use on the oral biological environment by comparing biochemical parameters obtained from saliva and dental plaque samples collected from individuals who use miswak and…
- Trial name
- NCT07689786
- Testing
- Miswak, Toothpaste
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Kemal University