Oral-health quality of life and treatment patterns in people with new dentin hypersensitivity

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a 12-month longitudinal observational study enrolling 375 adults in the United States who self-report new-onset dentin hypersensitivity within the past three months. Participants will complete a monthly online battery including the Dentin Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ) to measure oral-health-related quality of life and report treatments they use. No experimental interventions are given; the study records treatment patterns and symptom trajectories in a real-world setting. Data will be used to describe how quality of life changes over time and which consumer or clinical products are adopted.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participant who has provided consent indicating they have been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study.
* All genders who, at the time of screening, are aged more than or equal to (\>=)18 years.
* Anyone who has begun to experience dentin hypersensitivity (self-reported) within the past three months.
* Anyone who has started to use products to treat their tooth sensitivity within the past three months.
* Participant who is able to independently complete all activities online.
* Participants residing in the United States.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Anyone who has any chronic health conditions that could impact their participation in this study, such as cancer, mental health disorders, history of serious illness in the last three months, history of substance abuse, or planned surgery during the study period.
* Participant whose sensitivity could be caused by other factors or clinical pathology than DH, as self-reported on the screening questionnaire, which include:

  1. Anyone who suffers from tooth cavities, significant gum disease, cracked or fractured teeth, temporomandibular joint disease (TMD), or who has had tooth extractions or fillings within the last three months.
  2. Anyone who wears braces (including Invisalign-like appliances) for treatment or dentures (full or partial).
  3. Participant who has undergone treatment for periodontal or gum disease within 6 months of screening or is currently undergoing treatment for periodontal or gum disease.
  4. Participant who has been informed by a Dental Health Care Professional (DHCP) that they have active periodontitis.
  5. Participant who has been informed by a DHCP that they have active caries.
  6. Participant with any chronic and/or severe painful health condition(s) which lead to regular use of pain relief medications (more than 3 days a week).
* Anyone who has participated in another dentin hypersensitivity study within the last three months.
* Currently participating in another research study or will be participating in any other research study at any point during this study's duration.

Where it's running

• Citruslabs (Virtual Site)
  Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Haleon Response Center
• Email: ww.clinical-trial-register@haleon.com
• Phone: +441932959500

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.