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Identifying an effective household solution for toothbrush decontamination

Comparative evaluation of different disinfectants for toothbrush decontamination

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/11/028920
Enrollment
51
Registered
2020-11-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K056- Periodontal disease, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: 3.5% sodium chloride solution: The toothbrush will be immersed in the solution for 12 hours. Intervention2: 20% citric acid solution: The toothbrush will be immersed in the solution for

Sponsors

Azra Kaukab
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals with a similar frequency of tooth brushing.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who are systemically compromised.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Colony forming units (CFU) of bacteria isolated from the toothbrush heads.Timepoint: 1 year—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The colony forming units (CFU) of bacteria isolated before and after decontamination of the toothbrush heads will determine the efficacy of the household decontaminant solutions.Timepoint: 1 year—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shruthi Acharya

Manipal College Of Dental Sciences, Manipal

shruthi.acharya@manipal.edu9900409822

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 26, 2026