CompletedNot Applicable

Miswak (Salvadora Persica) Versus a Toothbrush in Plaque Removal

Saudi Arabia82 participantsStarted 2025-09-12

Plain-language summary

The study investigates the effectiveness of a 45°-cut miswak for plaque removal compared to a toothbrush in children and assesses their preferences for these tools. Conducted at King Abdulaziz University Dental Hospital, it employs a split-mouth randomized controlled trial design to measure plaque levels and gather feedback through a questionnaire.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 14 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.

Inclusion criteria included: * Healthy children aged 6 to 14 years. * Children who their parents/legal guardians have approved and signed the consent form, which ensures that the participants are within the target age range and are healthy, which helps to control variables that could affect oral hygiene outcomes. Exclusion Criteria: * Unhealthy children * Children whose ages are below 6 years or above 14 years * Children with orthodontic brackets because it can affect oral hygiene practices and outcomes, excluding these participants ensures a more homogeneous sample.

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

The plaque index score

Timeframe: At baseline and after 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07409610

SponsorKing Abdulaziz University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-12

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