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Ecofriendly Versus Nylon Tooth Brushes on Cariogram Outcomes

Egypt44 participantsStarted 2025-11-18

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of an eco-friendly toothbrush compared to a conventional nylon-based toothbrush on cariogram parameters in children and adults. It will also assess the impact of toothbrush type on caries risk factors. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the use of an eco-friendly toothbrush improve cariogram parameters compared to a nylon-based toothbrush? Does toothbrush type influence overall caries risk in children and adults? Participants will: 1. Be randomly assigned to use either an eco-friendly toothbrush or a nylon-based toothbrush 2. Use the assigned toothbrush as part of their daily oral hygiene routine for the study period 3. Attend scheduled follow-up visits for clinical examination and cariogram assessment

Who can participate

Age range

8 Months – 35 Months

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children's age group: Participants must be within the age range of 8 to 11 years. This age group is specifically chosen due to the prevalence of mixed dentition, which presents unique challenges and considerations for oral hygiene practices and assessment, and is considered as being a high caries risk profile according to the cariogram parameters. (Tavargeri \& Banerjee, 2021)(Lodha, Saraf, \& Jawdekar, 2023) Adults' age Group: Participants must be within the age range of 18 to 35 years consider as being a high caries risk profile according to the cariogram parameters. (AlDhawi et al., 2020; Fageeh et al., 2024) and (Fouad et al., 2022) Exclusion Criteria: * For the children's age group: * Lack of parental/guardian consent for participation. * Currently undergoing orthodontic treatment (fixed or removable appliances). * Children with special healthcare needs or those who are physically unwell at the time of the study. * Receipt of professional dental prophylaxis within the previous 3 months.(Tavargeri \& Banerjee, 2021) * Patient with a cariogenic diet.(Fouad et al., 2022) * For the adult group: * Currently undergoing orthodontic treatment (fixed or removable appliances). * Individuals with physical disabilities or any systemic health conditions (e.g., * diabetes) that could influence oral health or the ability to perform oral hygiene effectively. * Receipt of professional dental prophylaxis (e.g., scaling and polishing) within t…

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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?
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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?

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What they're measuring

Caries risk profile determined by cariogram

Timeframe: 6 months follow up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07467538

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-18

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