NCT02883244

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a new interdental cleaning device (Soft-Picks Advanced), as compared to a leading brand floss; and, how ease of use can promote the establishment of a hygienic routine of cleaning interproximal spaces.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2016

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 25, 2016

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 30, 2016

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2016

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2017

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

November 16, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

December 11, 2018

Status Verified

May 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

August 25, 2016

Results QC Date

October 19, 2018

Last Update Submit

November 16, 2018

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in Interproximal Plaque by Modification of the Quigley-Hein Plaque Index at 14 Days

    Plaque scores shall be visually assessed at the four (2) tooth surfaces that make up each of the 12 (6 per side) qualifying interproximal test units: mesiobuccal and distobuccal (scale of 0-5, 0 =No debris or stain present on the clinical crown; 5=Plaque coverage over more than two third of the tooth surface). Change = (14 days Score - Baseline Score)

    Baseline and 14 days

  • Change in Interproximal Plaque by Modification of the Quigley-Hein Plaque Index at 28 Days

    Plaque scores shall be visually assessed at the four (2) tooth surfaces that make up each of the 12 (6 per side) qualifying interproximal test units: mesiobuccal and distobuccal (scale of 0-5, 0 =No debris or stain present on the clinical crown; 5=Plaque coverage over more than two third of the tooth surface) Change = (28 days Score - Baseline Score)

    Baseline and 28 days

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Performance (Easy to Use) of an Assigned Product

    28 days

  • Change in Gingivitis by UNC Modified Gingival Index at 28 Days

    Baseline and 28 days

  • Change in Gingivitis by Bleeding on Probing at 28 Days

    Baseline and 28 days

  • Change in Gingivitis by Probing Pocket Depth at 28 Days

    Baseline and 28 days

Study Arms (2)

Soft-Picks Advanced

EXPERIMENTAL

Device: Curved Soft-Picks

Device: Soft-Picks Advanced

Floss

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Device: Waxed tape floss

Device: Floss

Interventions

Soft-picks Advanced will be used once a day to clean interdental sites at home.

Soft-Picks Advanced
FlossDEVICE

Floss will be used once a day to clean interdental sites at home.

Floss

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Be willing and physically able to carry out all study procedures and be available at all times required for participation
  • Be able to fully understand and comply with the written and verbal instructions provided
  • Provide written Informed Consent
  • Be age 18 - 70 years
  • Agree to return study materials at the required visit(s)
  • Have a minimum of 20 'scorable' teeth (excluding 3rd molars)
  • Have more than or equal 10% and less than or equal to 50% Bleeding on Probing (BOP) sites
  • Have all Pocket Depth (PD) less than or equal to 4mm
  • Have at least 12 qualifying, interproximal sites (6 per side) with closed contacts, without crown or restorations. (See section 5.1.1 'Teeth Selection')
  • Be a regular manual toothbrush user for at least 2 months.
  • Be a non-smoker for at least 2 years.
  • Be willing to abstain from use of chewing gum and consumption of apples, carrots or other hard crunchy foods or thick skinned fruits for 3-6 hours before each visit.
  • Be willing to comply with 12-18 hours of no oral hygiene practices

You may not qualify if:

  • Medical or Dental condition that would be unduly affected by participation in this study, per Investigator Discretion
  • Pregnant or nursing, per urine based pregnancy test
  • A medical condition requiring antibiotic pre-medication prior to dental appointments
  • Diagnosis of Xerostomia
  • Any oral or extra oral piercing that interferes with the ability to perform study procedures and/or clinical assessments in the mouth
  • Currently undergoing or requiring dental/periodontal treatment, or having had periodontal treatment in the six months preceding the study, where the subject's study participation could present an undue safety risk or obscure the evaluation of study endpoints, per Investigator /Examiner discretion
  • Oral surgery within the last 2 months
  • A known allergy or sensitivity to products planned for use in this study
  • Unwillingness to abstain from all other oral hygiene products other than those prescribed for the duration of the study
  • Participation in an oral care study within the previous 90 days
  • Are a dental student or dental professional
  • Uncontrolled Diabetes
  • Current use of antibiotic medications or use within 4 weeks of enrollment
  • Presence of heavy deposits of calculus, either supragingival and/or subgingival, per Investigator/Examiner discretion
  • Extensive crown or bridge work, rampant decay or excessive gingival recession, per Investigator/Examiner discretion
  • +4 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Department of Periodontology UNC School of Dentistry

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-7450, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Gingivitis

Interventions

Dental Devices, Home Care

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

InfectionsGingival DiseasesPeriodontal DiseasesMouth DiseasesStomatognathic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dental EquipmentDentistryOral HygienePreventive DentistryEquipment and Supplies

Results Point of Contact

Title
Senior Manager of R&D
Organization
Sunstar Americas, Inc.

Study Officials

  • Antonio Moretti, DDS, MS

    Clinical Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
OTHER
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 25, 2016

First Posted

August 30, 2016

Study Start

December 1, 2016

Primary Completion

May 1, 2017

Study Completion

May 1, 2017

Last Updated

December 11, 2018

Results First Posted

November 16, 2018

Record last verified: 2017-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations