Movement Disorders and Physical Impairments
Conditions
Keywords
hand movement impairment
Brief summary
User experiences of Colgate Assist Handle toothbrush as indicated by questionnaire and interview
Detailed description
Video recording of tooth brushing technique Picture of toothbrush bristles after study period
Interventions
DEVICEColgate Toothbrush assist
toothbrush handle assignment to all subjects; subjects will have a choice between two brush heads
Sponsors
University of Pennsylvania
Colgate Palmolive
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Individuals with specific movement disorders and physical impairments, such as, but not limited to, Parkinson disease, Huntington disease, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, cerebral palsy, stroke, and/or tremors that affect their ability to perform daily tasks, such as brushing their teeth.
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals with severe oral health issues such as oral cancer, ulcers, or severe periodontal disease. * Individuals who are unable to open their mouth enough that it would prevent using a brushing device.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| user experience | 1 week, 2 weeks and 3 weeks | User experiences of Colgate Assist Handle toothbrush as indicated by questionnaire and interview Video recording of tooth brushing technique Picture of toothbrush bristles |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed