CompletedNot Applicable

Electric Toothbrush Efficacy in Preventing Dental Plaque Development

Italy100 participantsStarted 2023-01-30

Plain-language summary

The present study will be the first to compared dental plaque quantitation between an oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush and a manual toothbrush with a new QLF technology.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 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: * healthy adult (aged 18-50 years) * non-smokers * without clinical signs of periodontitis with at least 10 natural anterior teeth in total (cuspid to cuspid and lower and upper jaw). Exclusion Criteria: * significant oral soft tissue pathology or any type of gingival overgrowth other than plaque-induced gingivitis, * with fixed and removable orthodontic appliances or removable dentures, * with any other medical condition that, in the opinion of the principal investigator, would jeopardize the participant's safety or diminish the validity of study results

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

fluorescence intensity of at least 30% (ΔR30)

Timeframe: 120 DAYS

the fluorescence intensity of at least 120% (ΔR120)

Timeframe: 120 DAYS

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06358482

SponsorRiccardo Polosa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-29

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.