CompletedNot Applicable

Plaque Removal by Triple-Headed Manual Toothbrush

Turkey (Türkiye)48 participantsStarted 2024-01-01

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aimed to determine the effectiveness of a plaque removal by triple-headed manual toothbrush by comparing changes in Rustogi Modifiye Navy Plaque Index. Participants will be divided into two groups and will be made to brush with different designed toothbrushes. The researchers will compare the plaque removal efficiency of the brushes by comparing the changes in the plaque index of the intervention and control groups before and after brushing.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * age ranging from 18-60 years; * a minimum of 12 teeth; * participants were wanted to be right-handers when toothbrushing to standardization. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic illnesses or conditions, * smokers and individuals taking any medication that may affect periodontal health were not included in the study. * Individuals who had previously been treated for periodontal disease in the past 6 months were also excluded.

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

Rustogi Modifiye Navy Plaque Index

Timeframe: 1 minute before brushing

Rustogi Modifiye Navy Plaque Index

Timeframe: 1 minute after brushing

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06594757

SponsorAtaturk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-01

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