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Exploring the role of color changing toothpaste for improving children s oral hygiene behavior

Exploring the role of a novel color changing toothpaste as an aid for improving children s oral hygiene behavior: an in vivo study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/08/092295
Enrollment
100
Registered
2025-08-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: G1: Group 1 (G1) will receive a colour-changing toothpaste that turns purple after 2 minutes to show that brushing is complete. A demonstration of the correct brushing method (Modified

Sponsors

Star Dental Care Private Limited
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1- Healthy children with no systemic or medical conditions that would interfere with the study 2- Parents/ caretakers who consent to their child s participation in the study 3- Children able to brush independently 4- Children not undergoing any orthodontic treatment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1- Children with a history of allergic reactions to toothpaste ingredients 2- Children who have received extensive dental treatments during the study period

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1- Improved brushing techniques: Children using the color changing toothpaste are expected to show better plaque removal 2- Increased motivation: The colour changing feature is anticipated to make brushing more engaging and motivate children to brush consistently 3- Enhanced long term oral hygiene: We presume that the experimental group will maintain better oral hygiene habits over time, leading to improved oral health outcomesTimepoint: BASELINE, WEEK5, WEEK10

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Brushing Frequency & Duration: Self-reported brushing logs maintained by children/parents to monitor frequency (twice a day adherence) & brushing duration. Long-Term Oral Hygiene Behaviour: Evaluated via follow-up questionnaire responses & sustained plaque reduction trends, indicating formation of consistent habits. User Satisfaction & Enjoyment: Assessed through child & parent feedback at study conclusion, focusing on product experience, ease of use, & overall acceptability.Timepoint: Expected Result: Children using color-changing toothpaste will demonstrate better brushing compliance over time.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNithya Annie Thomas

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

nithya.thomas@manipal.edu8129773173

Outcome results

None listed

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