Water Flossing Versus Dental Floss for Oral Hygiene in Children Aged 10-15 Years: A Randomized Trial (NCT07469839) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Water Flossing Versus Dental Floss for Oral Hygiene in Children Aged 10-15 Years: A Randomized Trial
Saudi Arabia55 participantsStarted 2024-11-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this Randomized Clinical Trial is to compare the effectiveness of water flossing versus regular flossing in reducing dental plaque in children aged 10-15 years. The main question is the water flossing equal or more effective than regular flossing. Each participant will use both interdental cleaning methods, water flossing and regular flossing, in two separate visits and the plaque Index (PI) will be recorded.
Regular Dental Floss Group: Unflavored, unwaxed regular dental floss (Oral-B, USA), or Water Flosser: Water flosser (Waterpik Cordless Plus Water Flosser, USA)
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The inclusion criteria included children aged 10-15 years, medically fit and systemically healthy, with no active orthodontic treatment or space maintainer with no use of any type of dental floss within the previous 24 hours.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children with fewer than four posterior proximal contacts were excluded from the study
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
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Plaque Index (PI)
Timeframe: 16 days, 1st visit followed by 14 days washout period then 2nd visit