Electric toothbrush showdown: which type cleans better?
NCT ID NCT07651982
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of electric toothbrushes—sonic and oscillating-rotating—to see which is better at removing plaque and improving gum health. Twenty-four adults will use each toothbrush for three weeks in a random order. The results could help people choose the most effective toothbrush for daily oral care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sonic toothbrush and oscillating-rotating toothbrush
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show which type of electric toothbrush is better at removing plaque and improving gum health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The short 3-week period may not capture long-term effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 24 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion criteria Adults aged 18 years or older. Able to perform daily oral hygiene independently. Presence of at least 20 natural teeth and/or implant-supported restorations. Patients attending the Master of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery and Oral Implantology clinics at the Hospital Odontològic Universitat de Barcelona (HOUB). Willing and able to comply with study procedures and follow-up visits. Provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Moderate or severe periodontitis requiring immediate treatment. Fixed orthodontic appliances. Use of systemic antibiotics or antiseptic mouthwashes (e.g., chlorhexidine) within 4 weeks prior to enrollment. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Participants unable to cooperate with study procedures due to psychomotor dysfunction or behavioral disorders.
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