Is a toothbrush with built-in solar cells and titanium oxide effective for assisted brushing?

Verification of the plaque removal effect of assisted brushing using a toothbrush with built-in solar cells and titanium oxide

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-jRCT1050230142

Enrollment

Registered

2023-12-09

Start date

2023-07-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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

Conditions

Dental Plaque periodontal disease, dental caries

Interventions

brushing with a toothbrush

D014099

tooth brushing, assisted brushing

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Residents of special nursing home 2. People with one or more remaining teeth 3. People who have difficulty brushing their own teeth (self-care)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. People with medical internal electronic devices

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Plaque index	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Number of bacteria in saliva	—

Contacts

Public ContactJumpei Murakami

Osaka University Dental Hospital

murakami.jumpei.dent@osaka-u.ac.jp+81-6-6879-2280

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026