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Powered Toothbrush for Tooth Decay

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Overseen ByTaylor Cezon, RDH
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Michigan
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This pilot study aims to evaluate dental caries experience in children ages 8-12 years old through comparing the use of a powered versus manual toothbrush, while using a standardized fluoride toothpaste as the control over the course of one year.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for children ages 8-12 who are willing to use either a powered or manual toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste for one year. Children with certain dental conditions or other health issues may not be able to participate.

Inclusion Criteria

Parent/Legal Guardian: Provide written informed consent for the child and her/himself prior to participation
Child: In good health, free of any medical condition that would reasonably interfere with study participation
I am at least 18 years old or legally emancipated.
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Exclusion Criteria

My parent or guardian cannot follow the trial requirements.
Child: Hereditary generalized developmental dental defects such as Amelogenesis Imperfecta and Dentinogenesis Imperfecta
Child: Participating in the foster care system
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Powered toothbrush

Trial Overview

The study compares the effects of using a powered toothbrush versus a manual toothbrush, both with fluoride toothpaste, on tooth decay risk in kids over one year.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Powered ToothbrushExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Manual ToothbrushActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Michigan

Lead Sponsor

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Procter and Gamble

Industry Sponsor

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