Smart toothbrush could help kids with autism brush better
NCT ID NCT07160517
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether an AI-powered electric toothbrush and visual teaching materials can improve oral hygiene in children with autism. Fifty kids aged 5-13 will either use a manual toothbrush with picture guides or the smart toothbrush with an app. Researchers will check plaque and gum health after 3 weeks.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- AI-enabled electric toothbrush and visual pedagogy materials
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a practical, tech-based way to help children with autism maintain better oral hygiene at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants and no blinding, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on caregiver engagement, which may vary.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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5 to 13 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria:Children aged 5-13 years with a prior diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) level 1 , 2 or 3 confirmed by a neuropediatrician. Child must be accompanied by a primary caregiver (≥18 years old) responsible for daily oral hygiene. Caregiver must have access to a smartphone or computer to interact with the digital platform. Written informed consent (TCLE) from the caregiver and assent (TALE) from the child. \- Exclusion Criteria:Severe systemic medical conditions that contraindicate participation in clinical oral evaluations. Children with advanced periodontal disease or other oral conditions requiring urgent dental treatment. Caregivers who are unable or unwilling to use basic digital platforms (smartphone, tablet, or computer). Families who decline participation at any stage of the study. \-
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto - University of São Paulo (FORP-USP)
Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14040907, Brazil
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