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A clinical study to compare the dental plaque removal of an electric versus a manual toothbrush over a 4-week period with children age 3-6 years and 7-10 years

A 4-week clinical study to compare an electrical toothbrush with a new brush head to a manual toothbrush in the reduction of gingivitis and plaque in a pediatric population

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN13695059
Enrollment
100
Registered
2021-06-24
Start date
2021-06-27
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-11-06

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

Conditions

General healthy children between 3-10 years old with evidence of dental plaque and gingivitis Oral Health Gingivitis and periodontal diseases

Interventions

Participants are stratified at baseline on mean gingivitis score, mean plaque index and gender within the two age groups (3-6 years and 7-10 years). Within these strata, participants are randomly assi

Sponsors

Procter & Gamble (United States)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Come to the site with a parent or legal guardian which has given written informed consent and received a copy of their consent following the guidelines of the Institutional Review Board of Hadassah University 2. Aged 3 to 10 years old 3. In good general health condition as determined by the Investigator/designee based on a review/update of their medical history for participation in the study 4. Possess a minimum of 16 natural teeth with facial and lingual scorable surfaces 5. Agree to delay any elective dentistry, including dental prophylaxis and to report any non-study dentistry received for the duration of this study 6. Have evidence of gingivitis and afternoon dental plaque (per investigator’s discretion) 7. Agree to maintain their same regular at-home oral hygiene routine and oral care products for this study duration 8. Agree not to participate in any other oral care study for the duration of this study 9. Agree to return for their scheduled visits and to follow all study procedures 10. Refrain from eating, drinking* and chewing gum for at least 3 hours prior to this visit and agree to follow the same restriction prior to all visits *(Exception being allowed small sips of water up until 45 minutes prior to their appointment time) 11. Refrain from performing any other oral hygiene after their regular morning oral hygiene prior to this visit (which had to be no later than 8 am) and agree to the same restriction prior to all visits

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any disease or condition that could be expected to interfere with examination procedures or with the subject safely completing this study (including allergies to dyes or the need for pre-medication prior to dental procedures) 2. Any condition requiring immediate dental treatment 3. Fixed facial or lingual orthodontic appliances 4. Use of antibiotics within 2 weeks prior to study initiation 5. Receive dental prophylaxis within 1 month prior to study initiation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Gingival inflammation measured by Modified Gingival Index at baseline and week 4 2. Dental plaque (pre-brushing) measured by Turesky Modified Quigley Hein Plaque Index at baseline and week 4

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
There are no secondary outcome measures

Countries

Israel

Outcome results

None listed

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