Using visual feedback to improve tooth brushing habits and oral hygiene
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Manual Versus Powered Toothbrushes With Visual Feedback
This study tests if using a smartphone app to give daily visual feedback can help people brush their teeth better and improve their oral health during gum treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Geraardsbergen, Oost-Vlaanderen and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05723133 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to assess the impact of visual feedback on patients' tooth brushing techniques and habits to enhance their oral health during periodontal treatment. Participants will be randomized into three groups, receiving either manual brushing, electric brushing without feedback, or electric brushing with daily visual feedback through a smartphone app. They will maintain a brushing diary and attend check-up appointments every three weeks to evaluate their oral hygiene progress. The study seeks to determine if visual feedback leads to improved oral health outcomes and behavioral changes in brushing habits.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients in need of periodontal treatment who are willing to maintain a brushing diary and can use a smartphone app.
Not a fit: Patients who smoke, have systemic diseases, or are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance patients' oral hygiene and overall periodontal health.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar approaches using visual feedback to improve oral hygiene practices.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients in need of periodontal treatment * Willing to keep a brushing diary * Possess a smartphone so that they are able to install and handle the application on their phone Exclusion Criteria: * Smoking * Systemic disease * Pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Geraardsbergen, Oost-Vlaanderen and 3 other locations
- BV Paro Glibert — Geraardsbergen, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium (Recruiting)
- Ghent University — Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium (Recruiting)
- Praktijk voor Parodontologie — Sint-Niklaas, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium (Recruiting)
- Centrum voor Parodontologie en Orale Implantologie — Zottegem, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Véronique Christiaens, Prof. Dr. — University Ghent
- Study coordinator: Véronique Christiaens, Prof. Dr.
- Email: vchristi.christiaens@ugent.be
- Phone: 093324017
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.