Clinical Investigation to Assess the Efficacy of Manual Toothbrushes in the Reduction of Plaque a… (NCT06565897) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Clinical Investigation to Assess the Efficacy of Manual Toothbrushes in the Reduction of Plaque and Gingivitis.
United States84 participantsStarted 2024-07-26
Plain-language summary
Qualified subjects will be enrolled and randomized to one of the two study groups based on their initial Plaque and Gingivitis scores. Subjects will be instructed to use the products according to the instructions provided. Subjects will return to the dental office for evaluation after 1, 3, and 6, weeks of unsupervised product use at home. All subjects will be followed for adverse events throughout the study
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Signed Informed Consent Form.
* Male and female subjects aged 18-70 years, inclusive.
* Availability for the six-week duration of the clinical research study.
* Good general health based on the opinion of the study investigator
* Minimum of 20 permanent natural teeth (excluding third molars).
* Initial gingivitis index of at least 1.0 as determined by the use of the Loe and Silness Gingival Index.
* Initial mean plaque index of at least 0.6 as determined by Navy Plaque index.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of orthodontic appliances.
* Presence of partial removable dentures.
* Tumor(s) of the soft or hard tissues of the oral cavity.
* Moderate and/or advanced periodontal disease, rampant caries, or any condition that the dental examiner considers exclusionary from the study.
* Five or more carious lesions requiring immediate restorative treatment.
* Antibiotic use any time during the one-month period prior to entry into the study.
* Participation in any other clinical study or test panel within the one month prior to entry into the study.
* Dental prophylaxis during the past two weeks prior to baseline examinations.
* History of allergies to oral care/personal care consumer products or their ingredients.
* On any prescription medicines that might interfere with the study outcome.
* An existing medical condition that prohibits eating and/or drinking for periods up to 4 hours.
* History of alcohol and/or drug abuse.
* Self-reported pregnancy and/or lacta…
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
1
Plaque assessment
Timeframe: Initial reading, reading taken immediately following first brushing, 1-week, 3-weeks, and 6-weeks
2
Gingivitis Assessment
Timeframe: Initial reading, 1-week, 3-weeks, and 6-weeks