Comparison of the Effectiveness of Miswak and Manual Toothbrush in Removing Dental Plaque in Fixe… (NCT07619014) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Miswak and Manual Toothbrush in Removing Dental Plaque in Fixed Orthodontic Patients
Syria90 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
This study compares the immediate plaque removal efficacy of the natural Miswak versus a traditional manual toothbrush using the Modified Bass technique among orthodontic patients. The main question it aims to answer is: Are there statistically significant differences in the post-brushing plaque index reduction between the dental arch side cleaned with Miswak and the contralateral side cleaned with a manual toothbrush?
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged between 18 and 30 years old.
* Presence of fixed orthodontic appliances (brackets and wires) on both upper and lower arches.
* Good general systemic health with the absence of any medical conditions that might affect oral health status.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of advanced or aggressive periodontal diseases.
* Current smokers.
* Use of antimicrobial or antibacterial mouthwashes within 24 hours prior to the study session.
* Systemic antibiotic intake within the past 2 weeks preceding the experiment.
* Any physical or motor disability that could hinder the patient's capacity to perform proper tooth brushing.
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
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Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (mQH) Score
Timeframe: Baseline (immediately before brushing) and Post-intervention (immediately after brushing within the same single clinical session).