- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT05536648
"Comparing the Plaque Removal Ability of Two Different Toothbrushes Among School Going CP Children
"Comparing the Plaque Removal Ability of Triple Head Tooth Brush Versus Single Head Tooth Brush Among School Based Cerebral Palsy Children:A Randomized Control Trial"
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Detailed Description
Study Design :Single blinded Randomized Control Trial
Study Setting: The study was conducted in schools that have cerebral palsy children in Karachi.
Study Duration :From June 2021 to June 2022.
Sampling technique: Non probability purposive sampling technique was used for selection of study population.
Sample Size: Total 58 individuals were recruited in the study. After including the 20% drop out rate 35 subjects were enrolled at each study group which make total sample size of 70 Cerebral Palsy participants. Random allocation was made in two groups in order to keep the sizes of intervention groups similar.
Study Instrument:
- For study intervention two types of tooth brushes were used. The single head and triple head tooth brush.
- For data collection a structured questionnaire was used that collect information on social demographic characteristics, oral hygiene behavior, dentition status, plaque status and difficulties associated with brushing.
Data Collection Method:
- The study used a single-blind, parallel, and randomized controlled trial (RCT) design.
- A total 70 Cerebral palsy children were recruited in the study which was stratified into two groups of 35 children each in intervention and control group.
- Intervention group was given triple head tooth brush with fluoridated toothpaste whereas control group was given single head tooth brush with fluoridated toothpaste.
- Dental health education on oral care was given to participant's parent along with brushing technique demonstrated on model as well on their child's teeth.
- Data was collected through structured questionnaire. Oral health assessment was recorded through DMFT/dmft index. Plaque index was calculated by Turesky modified Quigley Hein index by dyeing the plaque on tooth surface by plaque disclosing tablets. Difficulties during brushing were also evaluated.
- Statistical analysis involved pair sample t test, repeated measure ANOVA, Chi-square and Fisher's exact test.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Sindh
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Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 75300
- Zainab Khaliq Ansari
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- • Parents who give consent to enrol in study and their children (age: 6-18yrs) who cooperate to allow to perform oral assessment.
Exclusion Criteria:
- • Children unable to cooperate due to underlying systematic condition because of their motor and mental illness.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Prevention
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Group 1 Single head toothbrush
Cerebral palsy children were given single head tooth brush along with fluoridated toothpaste for brushing.
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To compare the plaque removing ability of two different tooth brushes in school going cerebral palsy children.
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Experimental: Group 2 Triple head toothbrush
Cerebral palsy children were given triple head tooth brush along with fluoridated toothpaste for brushing.
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To compare the plaque removing ability of two different tooth brushes in school going cerebral palsy children.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Plaque Index Score
Time Frame: Before and after the intervention of four weeks
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Plaque score was recorded through Turesky modified Quigley Hein Index to observe improvement in plaque score before and after the intervention.
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Before and after the intervention of four weeks
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Difficulties associated with toothbrushing e.g Bleeding during brushing, gag reflex, enable reaching more teeth and time required for brushing.
Time Frame: At postintervention after four weeks.
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At postintervention after four weeks.
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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DMFT/dmft index
Time Frame: At Baseline
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To assess dentition status
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At Baseline
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Oral Hygiene Behavior e.g. brushing frequency, complain of pain and visit to a dentist during last 12 months
Time Frame: At Baseline
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Brushing frequency, complain of pain and visit to a dentist during last 12 months.
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At Baseline
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Collaborators and Investigators
Investigators
- Study Chair: Nadia Shah, M.Sc,Mphil, Dow University of Health Sciences
Study record dates
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More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- DowUHS clnical trial
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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