Multi-site Study to Look at Tooth Wear and Tooth Sensitivity and the Risk Factors Associated. (NCT07195357) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Multi-site Study to Look at Tooth Wear and Tooth Sensitivity and the Risk Factors Associated.
United States2,500 participantsStarted 2026-02-19
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about tooth wear and tooth sensistivity and reasons for these conditions in five locations throughout the United States. The main question it aims to answer is:
The main objective of this study is to determine tooth wear and tooth sensitivity in adults in the U.S., and to investigate their association with risk factors
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Be aged 18 or over, of either gender.
. Be attending a regularly scheduled appointment at the dental school.
. Provide voluntary, written informed consent.
. Understand and be willing, able and likely to comply with all study procedures and restrictions.
Exclusion criteria
. Have a minimum of 10 teeth not including implants or teeth with crowns or bridges.
. Have any medical condition that could be expected to interfere with the subject's safety during the study period (including temporomandibular disorders).
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
Prevalence and severity of erosive tooth wear (ETW), assessed using the basic erosive wear examination (BEWE) index.
Timeframe: Five minute examination period
2
Prevalence and severity of dentin hypersensitivity (DH) using the Schiff Sensitivity Index.
Timeframe: Five minute examination period
3
Risk factors potentially associated to erosive tooth wear (ETW) and dentin hypersensitivity (DH), collected by questionnaires.