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Braces and bleeding gums? new study tests smarter brushing training

NCT ID NCT07468773

Symptom relief Sponsor: Gulf Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares two ways of teaching oral hygiene to adults with braces who have gum inflammation (gingivitis). One group gets personalized training called iTOP, while the other gets standard video and model instruction. Researchers will measure plaque and gum health after three months to see which method works better.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Systemically healthy adult patients aged 18 years or older * Currently undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment * Clinical diagnosis of generalized biofilm-induced gingivitis * Adequate manual dexterity to use calibrated interdental brushes * Willingness and ability to comply with assigned oral hygiene protocols and complete all 3-month follow-up visits Exclusion Criteria: * History of systemic diseases that influence gingival health or tissue response (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes) * Use of medications known to affect gingival tissues (e.g., phenytoin, cyclosporine, calcium channel blockers) * History of chemotherapy or radiotherapy in the head and neck region * Current tobacco smokers or users of smokeless tobacco * Pregnant or lactating women * Presence of clinical attachment loss (periodontal pockets or gingival recession) * Presence of open proximal carious lesions or defective restorations causing plaque retention * Physical or cognitive conditions impeding independent oral hygiene performance

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Conditions

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gingivitis

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Gingivitis Orthodontic treatment

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gulf Medical University

    Ajman, Ajman Emirate, 4184, United Arab Emirates

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