NCT05734456

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to determine mean plaque scores to compare the effectiveness after using modified bass and horizontal brushing technique in undergraduate dental students. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:

  • Modified bass method is less effective than the horizontal brushing technique for plaque removal in undergraduate dental students
  • Modified bass method is more effective than the horizontal brushing technique for plaque in undergraduate dental students. Participants will check plaque scores with the help of probe and disclosing agents after applying both techniques in a separate quadrant on the same subject. Researchers will compare modified bass and a horizontal brushing technique to see which one is reliable and more effective.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
83

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2022

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 4, 2022

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 3, 2023

Completed
18 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 21, 2023

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 4, 2023

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 4, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

February 21, 2023

Status Verified

February 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

February 3, 2023

Last Update Submit

February 15, 2023

Conditions

Tooth Plaque

Keywords

Toothbrushing techniquemodified bass methodhorizontal brushing technique

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Plaque Index

    0-3 (0=Excellent, 3=Poor)

    24 weeks

Eligibility Criteria

Age19 Years - 24 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Undergraduate dental students in recognized dental colleges in Pakistan

You may qualify if:

  • Dental students between the ages of 19-24; irrespective of gender
  • Informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Students undergoing orthodontic treatment
  • Students having periodontal pocket
  • Students who underwent scaling less or equal to 3 months ago

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Bakhtawar Amin, College of Dentistry, Multan

Multan, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dental Plaque

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dental DepositsTooth DiseasesStomatognathic Diseases

Study Officials

  • Mehvish Saleem

    Bakhtawar Amin Medical & Dental College

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Hafiz Muhammad Owais Nasim

CONTACT

00923136022300owaisnasim@gmail.com

Eisha Khalid

CONTACT

eishakhalid619@gmail.com

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
OTHER
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Target Duration
2 Days
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 3, 2023

First Posted

February 21, 2023

Study Start

October 4, 2022

Primary Completion

April 4, 2023

Study Completion

July 4, 2023

Last Updated

February 21, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

PA(1)