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Toothbrush showdown: which cleans braces best?

NCT ID NCT05851963

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Claude Bernard University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares manual and electric toothbrushes in 120 teens aged 11-15 with braces. Researchers want to see which type reduces gum bleeding and plaque better during orthodontic treatment. Participants will use one type of toothbrush at home, and their gum health will be checked over time.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

11 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children to be treated with fixed upper and lower braces * 11 to 15 years of age at the start of treatment * One parent/legal guardian agrees to the terms and conditions of the study and signs the informed consent form * The adolescent agrees to the terms and conditions of the study and signs the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 20 permanent teeth with braces or brackets * Presence of untreated cavities * Bleeding greater than 10% on probing * Presence of a gingival pocket larger than 5 mm * Presence of fixed prosthetic restorations * Presence of any enamel development defect * Presence of dental anomalies or direct/indirect labial restorations on teeth * Patients requiring orthognathic surgeries * Presence of systemic diseases (diabetes, hepatic, renal, hematologic, cardiovascular) * Use of medications that may affect gingival health (such as calcium channel blockers, ciclosporin and anticoagulants) * Use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs for any purpose over a long period of time. * Having a smoking habit * Having a physical or mental problem that affects manual dexterity * Being unable to answer questions or being uncooperative

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malposition of teeth with or without hypodontia/oligodontia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dental malposition

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre de soin dentaire

    RECRUITING

    Nancy, France