Comparing bamboo and conventional plastic toothbrushes for plaque removal in adolescents
Eco-friendly or Effective? Evaluating Plaque Removal in Adolescents Using Bamboo and Conventional Plastic Toothbrushes: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This will test whether bamboo or conventional plastic toothbrushes remove more plaque in healthy adolescents.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT07155798 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Healthy, medically free adolescents will be assigned to use either a bamboo toothbrush or a conventional plastic toothbrush, with plaque measured before and after brushing using a standard dental plaque index. The comparison is conducted at Cairo University under the lead sponsor Heba Helal. Participants who cannot perform independent toothbrushing are excluded. The aim is a direct, head-to-head comparison of plaque removal performance between the two brush types.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Healthy adolescents who are medically free and able to perform their own toothbrushing are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who cannot brush independently or who are not adolescents are unlikely to receive benefit from this comparison.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If bamboo brushes remove plaque as well as plastic ones, adolescents could have an effective, more sustainable toothbrush option.
How similar studies have performed: Small prior comparisons (mostly in adults) suggest bamboo brushes can perform similarly to plastic brushes, but high-quality data in adolescents are limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: healthy and medically free participants \- Exclusion Criteria: * disabled participants who cannot perform tooth brushing
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Cairo University — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: heba helal
- Email: heba.helal@dentistry.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: +021001847077
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.