Clinical trials: Toothbrushing
Critical Care, Mechanical Ventilation
Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia With Toothbrushing in Oral Care of Critically Ill Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Effect of toothbrushing in oral care of mechanically ventilated critically ill patients on prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia
- Conditions
- Critical Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Prevention, Toothbrushing
- Trial name
- NCT02400294
- Testing
- Toothbrushing
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 2,030 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Gingival Bleeding, Plaque Induced Gingival Disease
Comparative Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of an Alcohol-free Mouthwash Regimen With CPC+Zn, Flossing and Brushing, and an Alcohol-based Mouthwash Regimen With Essential Oils in Reducing Plaque and Gingivitis.
This is a Phase III, randomized, one-center, parallel group, double blinded, clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of an alcohol-free mouthwash containing CPC+Zn as compared to dental flossing and to rising with an essential…
- Conditions
- Gingival Bleeding, Plaque Induced Gingival Disease, Gingival Diseases, Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases
- Trial name
- PGMWII (NCT06598072)
- Testing
- Mouthwash CPC+Zn+F, Essential oils mouthwash, Dental floss
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Plaque, Dental
Single Brushing Plaque Removal Efficacy of a Battery-powered Toothbrush and a Manual Toothbrush
To evaluate and compare the plaque removal efficacy of a battery-powered toothbrush and a manual toothbrush following a single brushing.
- Trial name
- NCT06126445
- Testing
- Battery operated toothbrush, Manual toothbrush
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Church & Dwight Company, Inc.
Stroke
Oral Health Promotion Interventions Amongst Stroke Survivors During Rehabilitation
Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide and is the predominant cause of permanent disability among older people.
- Trial name
- NCT03003871
- Testing
- Powered toothbrush, Manual toothbrush, Toothpaste
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Gingivitis, Periodontal Disease
Touch-to-Teach Interdental Brush Instruction Versus Conventional Guidance on Gingival Health in Patients With Fixed Dental Prostheses
Why is this study being done? People with dental crowns often develop inflamed gums because bacteria accumulate in the tight spaces between teeth that a regular toothbrush cannot reach.
- Conditions
- Gingivitis, Periodontal Disease, Fixed Dental Prosthesis, Dental Plaque
- Trial name
- NCT07636954
- Testing
- Touch-to-Teach interdental brush instruction, Conventional oral hygiene instruction
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Gulf Medical University
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, Nosocomial Pneumonia
Effectiveness of Dental Brushing for Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Poor oral hygiene is associated with respiratory pathogen colonization and secondary lung infection.The possible association between oral care and incidence of VAP, and the role of dental plaque, mouth and tracheal colonization…
- Conditions
- Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, Nosocomial Pneumonia, Pneumonia
- Trial name
- RASPALL (NCT00842478)
- Testing
- Toothbrushing
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitari Joan XXIII de Tarragona.
Dental Plaque, Toothbrushing
Efficacy of an U-shape Automatic Electric Toothbrush in Plaque Removal
Over time, many different types of manual and electric toothbrushes have been produced. A systematic review has shown that some electric toothbrushes are more effective at removing bacterial plaque than manual toothbrushes.
- Trial name
- NCT04119583
- Testing
- U-shape Automatic Electric Toothbrush, Usual home toothbrushing procedure, Conventional Electric Toothbrush
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florence
Healthy
Comparison of Modified Circular and Natural Tooth Brushing Methods in Effectiveness of Dental Plaque Removal
1. Plaque level in subjects using the Modified Circular method is different from that in subjects using natural tooth brushing method. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT03547531
- Testing
- Natural Tooth Brushing Method, Modified Circular Tooth Brushing Method
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prince of Songkla University
Healthy
The Effect of Brushing With Fluoride Toothpaste on Dental Plague Control for Elementary School Students
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of correct tooth cleaning and use of fluoride toothpaste after school lunch and before going to bed on primary school children's plaque reduction and tooth cleaning skills.
- Trial name
- NCT06116825
- Testing
- 1450ppm Fluoride toothpaste, 1000Pppm Fluoride toothpaste
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Gingival Inflammation
Toothbrush Wear and Its Effect on Subgingival Inflammation Using Two Different Brushing Techniques
Toothbrush plaque removal, along with interproximal flossing, helps to maintain the oral cavity free from periodontal diseases and dental caries.
- Trial name
- NCT03158350
- Testing
- Instructed Brushing Method
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
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
Telomere Disease, Telomere Shortening
Nasal Brushing for the Diagnosis and Understanding of Telomeropathies
To date, the diagnosis of telomeropathies is based on telomere length measured in blood cells. However, this type of analysis is not always sufficient because some mutations underlying the development of telomeropathies are not…
- Trial name
- TELOSTIC (NCT05508321)
- Testing
- Nasal brushing, Sniffin' Sticks
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Aplasia
Tolerance of Teeth Brushing During Prolonged Aplasia
It is currently not allowed for patients with prolonged aplasia, following intensive chemotherapy, to brush teeth due to the risk of damaging the oral mucosa with risk of haemorrhage and infectious entrance door.
- Trial name
- UP-TIP (NCT03879252)
- Testing
- Toothbrush, Mouthwashes
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Periodontitis, Gingivitis
Diagnostic Accuracy of Rapid Non-clinical Screening Tests for Early Detection of Periodontitis
Gum disease is the 6th most prevalent disease of mankind. It is a non-communicable non-resolving inflammation; if untreated it leads to tooth loss and inability to chew properly.
- Trial name
- NCT03928080
- Testing
- Bleeding on brushing
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 408 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The European Research Group on Periodontology (ERGOPerio)
Infant's Tooth Brushing
Impact of Providing Free Preventive Dental Health Products on Infant's Tooth Brushing and Bottle-feeding Termination Practices
Governmental initiatives (such as Sure Start in the UK) have integrated an oral health promotion intervention within their maternal and child health program and delivered dental education and enabling resources (a gift bag…
- Trial name
- NCT02200536
- Testing
- Infant oral health promotion package, Infant oral health pamphlet
- Where
- Syria
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Damascus University
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
the Optimum Brushing Force for Dental Plaque Removal and the Effect of Brushing Force on Enamel Characteristic
Evaluation of the Optimum Brushing Force on Dental Plaque Removal and the Abrasive Effect of Brushing Force on Enamel Surface.
Objective 1. To determine the optimum brushing force for dental plaque removal. 2. To investigate the effect of brushing force on enamel characteristic.
- Trial name
- NCT04675736
- Testing
- brushing force
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Periodontitis, Oral Hygiene
Effectiveness of the Touch-to-Teach Method for Interdental Brushing in Patients With Stage II Grade B Periodontitis.
In 2018, a collaboration between American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) yielded a new classification system for periodontal diseases and conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT07650747
- Testing
- Interproximal standard hygiene care control group, Interproximal "Touch-to-Teach" method hygiene care test group
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gulf Medical University
Dental Plaque Accumulation, Oral Hygiene Education
Mosque-based Oral Health Intervention Using Solomon Design
This quasi-experimental study evaluates a mosque-based oral health education intervention ("Smile With Prophet", SWP) among adult male mosque attendees in Dhaka, Bangladesh, using a Solomon four-group design.
- Trial name
- NCT07584512
- Testing
- Smile With Prophet (SWP)
- Where
- 2 sites in Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mobile App-Based Intervention to Improve Toothbrushing in Children and Teens With Autism
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether the autism-friendly app improves toothbrushing outcomes compared to a control app with only a digital mirror and countdown timer among children and teens (ages 8-17 years) with…
- Trial name
- BU (NCT07446413)
- Testing
- Brush Up App, Brush Down App
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington