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Peri-implant MucositisNCT04462341

Efficacy of an Oral Hygiene Implant Protocol

A study testing Water Flosser and Manual Toothbrush in people with Peri-implant Mucositis, run by Water Pik, Inc. at 1 site in United States.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of cleaning around implants that hold a full denture in the mouth. Different oral hygiene protocols will be compared. Areas to measure are gum tissue color and consistency, bleeding and cleanliness. A questionnaire will be provided at the end of the study. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 90 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Peri-implant Mucositis
What is being tested?
Water Flosser and Manual Toothbrush
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
6 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
7 Jan 2019to 1 Jun 2021
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 90 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • have a maxillary and/or mandibular implant supported, removable complete denture that is supported by at least 2 implants in good, serviceable condition
  • Good general health, with no diseases which could impact periodontal health
  • able to read and understand English
  • willing to return for all appointments
  • at least 30% BOP
  • probing depths less or equal to 5mm

Who cannot join

  • subjects who are currently pregnant
  • mobility of implant
  • subjects who have diabetes
  • subjects who smoke
  • subjects with any serious medical condition which the investigator feels may impact participation in the study

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Tufts School of Dental Medicine

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02111

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About this study

Official title: Efficacy of an Oral Hygiene Regimen on Implant Supported, Removable Complete Denture: Effect on Gingival Tissue and Prosthesis: A Proof of Concept Study

This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of cleaning around implants that hold a full denture in the mouth. Different oral hygiene protocols will be compared. Areas to measure are gum tissue color and consistency, bleeding and cleanliness. A questionnaire will be provided at the end of the study. This is a proof of concept study.

Read the detailed description

The aim of this proof of concept study is to evaluate the effect of an oral hygiene regimen of manual brushing and water flossing on implant retained removable complete dentures. This is a randomized, two arm clinical trial that will compare the traditional oral hygiene regimen to the experimental regimen. Data will be evaluated at baseline, 3 weeks and 6 weeks. Photographs of the tissue and denture will be taken.

Being tested
Water Flosser, Manual Toothbrush

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Water FlosserDevice

    Device that uses water under pressure to clean around teeth and under the gums

  • Manual ToothbrushDevice

    Plastic handle with nylon bristles to clean teeth

Study groups in NCT04462341
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Manual brushing onlyActive comparatorParticipants brushed with a manual toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste twice a day for 6 weeks
Receives: Device: Manual Toothbrush
Manual brushing + water flossingExperimentalParticipants brush twice a day and water flossed once a day for 6 weeks.
Receives: Device: Water Flosser; Device: Manual Toothbrush

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Bleeding on probing

    Binary

    Measured: 6 weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Probing depth

    mm

    Measured: 6 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted8 Jul 2020
  2. Study start7 Jan 2019
  3. Primary completion1 Jun 2021
  4. Study completion1 Jun 2021

Why it stopped: COVID-19

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
6 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04462341
Sponsor's protocol ID
29DRIOH2019
Status last verified
Jul 2020
First submitted
2 Jul 2020
Last updated
27 Aug 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Water Flosser and Manual Toothbrush in people with Peri-implant Mucositis, run by Water Pik, Inc. at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Aug 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study was stopped early (reason given: COVID-19). Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Bleeding on probing (time frame: 6 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Aug 2021.

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