Clinical trials: Oral Hygiene
Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
An Investigation of the Efficacy of OHEM for Improving Oral Hygiene in Children
This pilot study evaluates the feasibility of conducting a larger Randomized Controlled Trial to compare three oral health education delivery methods to a control group.
- Trial name
- NCT06356402
- Testing
- Oral Health Educational Module for Mothers (OHEM) lecture, Oral Health Educational Module for Mothers (OHEM) exhibition, Oral Health Educational Module for Mothers (OHEM) demonstration
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 540 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ziauddin University
Oral Hygiene Education Methods
Smartphone App Impact on Oral Hygiene in Orthodontics
This study aimed to compare changes in gingival index (GI), plaque index (PI), and gingival bleeding index (GBI) values in fixed orthodontic patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06865625
- Testing
- mobile application, traditional oral hygiene motivation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Konya Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi
Dysphagia After Stroke
Effect of Applying Oral Hygiene Care on Swallowing in Stroke Patients With Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is a common condition, affecting over 40% of patients within hours to days following a stroke. It is associated with negative outcomes, including higher rates of mortality and dependency, incidence of…
- Trial name
- NCT06847217
- Testing
- Mouth moisturization, Mechanical oral hygiene care, Combined care
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Periimplantitis, Marginal Bone Loss
A Study of the Crestal Bone Loss Around Bone Level Versus Tissue Level Implants in Non-compliant Patients With Healthy or Reduced Periodontium After 5-8 Years in Function
The goal is to evaluate, after 5 to 8 years, the marginal bone loss around tissue-level implants and bone-level implants in patients who have not followed the maintenance program.
- Trial name
- NCT04942808
- Testing
- Periapical radiographs
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saint-Joseph University
Dental Hygiene, Probiotics, Periodontitis
Probiotic Nanofiber Floss and Subgingival Pathogen Suppression
This randomized, double-blind, crossover clinical trial evaluated the effect of a probiotic-containing nanofiber dental floss on subgingival red complex periopathogens and gingival health in periodontally healthy individuals.
- Conditions
- Dental Hygiene, Probiotics, Periodontitis, Prevention of Dental Caries, Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT07149493
- Testing
- Probiotic nanofiber floss
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic
Dental Plaque, Oral Hygiene
Smartphone App Versus Verbal Motivation for Oral Hygiene in Fixed Orthodontic Patients
This study looked at whether a smartphone app can help patients with fixed braces keep their teeth cleaner than usual spoken advice alone.
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Oral Hygiene, Gingivitis, Malocclusion
- Trial name
- iTeeth (NCT07835022)
- Testing
- Smartphone application for oral-hygiene motivation (iTeeth Orthodontics), Conventional verbal oral-hygiene motivation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atlas University
Plaque
Multi-Media Parent-based Intervention to Promote Dental Hygiene Among Young Children: BeReady2Smile II
"BeReady2Smile (BR2S)", based on successful results from the Phase I SBIR feasibility/usability research of the prototype, is a coordinated oral health prevention intervention program that provides empirically-supported…
- Trial name
- BR2S-II (NCT05321719)
- Testing
- Comparison Condition, BeReady2Smile video only, BeReady2Smile video and BeReady2Smile app completely self-guided
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 228 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Research Behavioral Intervention Strategies, Inc.
Periodontal Diseases, Oral Health Literacy
Oral Health Literacy and Periodontal Status Among Turkish Adults
This observational cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between oral health literacy (OHL) and periodontal status among adult individuals attending Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul, Türkiye.
- Conditions
- Periodontal Diseases, Oral Health Literacy, Periodontitis, Health Behaviour
- Trial name
- NCT07341945
- Testing
- Observational Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Application, Oral Health
Reminder-based Educational Mobile Intervention for for Maternal Oral Health Literacy and Preschoolers' Dental Health
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effectiveness of educational application based on notification and reminder in improving maternal oral health literacy and the dental and dental health status of preschool…
- Conditions
- Application, Oral Health, Oral Health Literacy, Oral Hygiene
- Trial name
- REMIND (NCT07774910)
- Testing
- Peri Bugi Mobile Application, Printed Booklet
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pani Matin Anugrah
Halitosis, Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Chios Mastic Toothpaste and Halitosis and Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients
The aim of this trial was to investigate the effect of mastic toothpaste on halitosis using as proxy the levels of the Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs), and the effect on plaque and gingival indices in adolescents undergoing…
- Trial name
- NCT06766097
- Testing
- mastic toothpaste
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Orofacial Cleft
Implementation of a Program to Strengthen Oral Hygiene in Patient With Cleft Deformities
A thorough analysis of the literature shows that children with clefts have a lesser oral hygiene (OH) and dental health (DH) than children without facial malformations, which leads to an increased number of tooth decay on…
- Trial name
- HBD-Fentes (NCT05867862)
- Testing
- Test
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Enamel Demineralization
Comparative Assessment of Adhesive PreCoated (APC) Flash-free and Conventional Brackets and the Effects on Enamel Demineralization and Periodontal Health
Adhesive PreCoated (APC) flash-free brackets have been recently introduced, with no need of flash removal step. Evaluation of APC and conventional brackets and their effects on enamel demineralization and periodontal health.
- Trial name
- NCT07752290
- Testing
- Group A, Group B
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Dental Plaque, Pus Collection
Regular Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Hygiene in Elderly Residents
Around 40 people will participate in the study. The study participants will be recruited from service homes in the City of Helsinki. The subjects will be randomized into two groups.
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Pus Collection, Oral Disease, Dryness Oral
- Trial name
- NCT05853679
- Testing
- Lumoral Treatment, Standard oral hygiene instructions according to the Finnish Dental Association
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Koite Health Oy
Gingival Bleeding, Dental Plaque
Efficacy of Dental Hygiene Aids in Reducing Gingival Bleeding and Plaque Among Orthodontic Patients.
Adult orthodontic patients aged 18-30 were included in a randomised, single-blind clinical research using a split-mouth design at a dental clinic. Both the Waterpik® and the Super-Floss® water flossers are manufactured by Oral-B.
- Trial name
- NCT06554938
- Testing
- water pik, Super floss
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ajman University
Dental Plaque, Gingival Diseases
Effectiveness of Dental Health Education Methods on Oral Hygiene, Oral Health Care Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem of Young Orphans
Background: Orphan children are at higher risk of developing oral diseases, compared to non-orphans. They also face various emotional, social, and psychological distresses which affect their general as well as oral health.
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Gingival Diseases, Oral Health, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT07771634
- Testing
- Conventional dental health education, Game based dental health education, Peer-group based dental health education
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Toothbrushing, Oral Hygiene
Visual Feedback on Brushing Technique and Habits on Patient Oral Hygiene
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the influence of providing visual feedback on brushing technique and habits on oral health of patients undergoing periodontal treatment.
- Conditions
- Toothbrushing, Oral Hygiene, Dental Plaque
- Trial name
- NCT05723133
- Testing
- Electric toothbrush, Oral hygiene instructions
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
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
Covid19
Oral Rinse to Reduced Expelled Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) During COVID-19 Infection
Prospective, cross-sectional study evaluating the effect of commercially available mouthwashes on expelled/exhaled SARS-CoV-2 viral load using face mask sampling.
- Trial name
- NCT04931004
- Testing
- Mouthwash Product
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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
Oral Hygiene
Oral Hygiene in Patients With Orthodontic Fixed Appliances
The study aims to compare the efficacy of the use of different methods of teeth cleaning on the oral hygiene in patients with orthodontic fixed appliance
- Trial name
- NCT03789812
- Testing
- Manual toothbrush, Electric Toothbrush, Superfloss
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy