RECRUITING

Effectiveness of Dual Light Electric Toothbrush vs. Manual Toothbrush in Orthodontic Patients Undergoing Oral Surgery

Study Overview

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Description

The study is a randomized clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of a dual light ultrasonic toothbrush on periodontal health in orthodontic patients undergoing surgery. Patients with cleft lip and palate undergo bone graft and orthognathic surgery. The study will compare the periodontal outcomes in patients who use these toothbrushes during the post-surgical period.

Official Title

Effectiveness of Dual Light Therapy Electric Toothbrush vs.Manual Toothbrush on Periodontal Health of Orthodontic Patients Undergoing Oral Surgery

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-03-11
Study Completion:2027-11-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06122805

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:6 Years to 20 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Patient of record of the Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontic Clinic at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
  2. * Between the ages of 6 and 20 years
  3. * Physical status of ASA I or II
  4. * Diagnosis of craniofacial and/or isolated, complete or incomplete, bilateral or unilateral cleft lip and palate
  1. * physical inability to brush teeth
  2. * cognitive inability to comprehend and follow directions.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Stephen Yen, DMD, PhD
CONTACT
3233612130
syen@chla.usc.edu
Jose Polido, DDS
CONTACT
3233612130
jpolido@chla.usc.edu

Principal Investigator

Stephen Yen, DMD, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Children's Hospital Los Angeles and USC

Study Locations (Sites)

Chilldren's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90027
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles

  • Stephen Yen, DMD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and USC

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-03-11
Study Completion Date2027-11-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-03-11
Study Completion Date2027-11-30

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Toothbrushing
  • Gingivitis
  • Cleft Lip and Palate