Air Polishing Effect on Biological, Clinical and Patient-reported Experience Among Epileptic and … (NCT06144034) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Air Polishing Effect on Biological, Clinical and Patient-reported Experience Among Epileptic and Non-epileptic Children
Jordan20 participantsStarted 2022-03-01
Plain-language summary
In epileptic and non Epileptic children, the full dentition of each patient was split into four quadrants, starting from the upper right quadrant (1) and moving clockwise until the lower right quadrant (4). Bundled into two groups: quadrant (1+3) vs. (2+4). After randomization, each of these pairs of quadrants had the same treatment modality; test quadrants received treatment with airflow to remove soft biofilm, and ultrasonic scaler for areas with calculus deposits, and control quadrants were treated with conventional rubber cup polishing to remove soft biofilm and ultrasonic scaler for calculus deposits.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 15 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* children aged 5 to 15 years with epilepsy
* on anti-epileptic drugs (AED) for at least 3 months
* periodontal pockets depths not exceeding 3mm
* full-mouth plaque scores over 50%, and having 5 teeth per quadrant.
* The non-epileptic group included healthy non-epileptic children meeting similar criteria for age, periodontal health, and plaque scores
Exclusion Criteria:
* coexisting neurological illnesses other than epilepsy, medical conditions impacting oral health, periodontitis, asthma, swallowing difficulties, intellectual disabilities, and non-ambulatory status
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Gingival inflammation
Timeframe: Before treatment began, and two weeks after treatment.
2
Mean Marginal Plaque
Timeframe: Before treatment began, immediately after, and two weeks after treatment.
3
patient satisfaction
Timeframe: immediately after treatments of each quadrant.
4
Treatment duration
Timeframe: from the time procedure begins until removing all dental biofilm and calculus
5
Pain measure
Timeframe: immediately after treatments of each quadrant.
6
patient satisfaction
Timeframe: immediately after treatments of each quadrant.