Checking if a three-sided toothbrush helps keep teeth cleaner than a regular toothbrush for young children with Autism in Hyderabad.

Comparing the effectiveness of three sided toothbrush vs traditional toothbrush in maintenance of oral hygiene among 4-6 year old children with Autism spectrum disorder in Hyderabad city. - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/03/083013

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F840- Autistic disorder

Interventions

Intervention1: Three-Sided Toothbrush: A specially designed toothbrush with three sides to facilitate easier and more efficient cleaning of teeth Intervention2: Three-sided toothbrush: Three-sided too

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Mild to moderate ASD (autism spectrum disorder) children by using ISAA Scale score 70-153

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe autism cases. Children having decayed tooth or root stumps

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Plaque scoresTimepoint: Baseline,3 weeks and 6 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Acceptability of toothbrushTimepoint: At Baseline At 3 weeks & 6 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShweta Kamble

Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery and Hospital 1-2-64/1 and 2,Kothrepally,opp

docmonica81@gmail.com8008882912

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026