Effectiveness of Toothpaste Tablets on Plaque, Gingival Health and Caries Experiences (NCT07124533)
Effectiveness of Toothpaste Tablets on Plaque, Gingival Health and Caries Experiences: A 6-week Randomized Controlled Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of toothpaste tablets when compared to conventional dentifrices in removing plaque. Methods: 50 participants are randomized into two groups: Denttabs toothpaste tablets (T) and Colgate's Cavity Protection toothpaste (P). Both groups utilize their assigned dentifrice for 6 weeks. A pre and post-assessment measures the Gingival Index (GI) and Plaque Index (PI) and Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT). A questionnaire on the use of the product is distributed at the end of the study.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Loma Linda University Health — Loma Linda, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Loma Linda University Health — Loma Linda, California
- Loma Linda University — Loma Linda, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (909) 558-5118
Email: sorankwon@llu.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.