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Interventional Group for Gum Disease

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Led By Evangelos Papathanasiou
Research Sponsored by Tufts University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8 weeks
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Study Summary

This trial aims to test how safe and effective the Bixdo A30 Water Flosser is when used with a toothbrush for reducing inflammation and removing bacterial plaque in the mouth.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with gum disease. Participants should be willing to use a manual toothbrush along with the Bixdo Ultra Compact Water Flosser as part of their daily oral hygiene routine.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to test if adding the Bixdo A30 Pro Ultra Compact Water Flosser to regular brushing helps reduce inflammation and remove bacterial plaque more effectively than brushing alone.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include gum discomfort or bleeding, especially if not used correctly. However, water flossers are generally considered safe when instructions are followed.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Bacterial plaque removal
Inflammation Reduction

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Interventional GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Those randomized into the interventional group will be asked to use the Bixdo Ultra Compact Water Flosser twice a day for 8 weeks.
Group II: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Those randomized into the control group will be asked to only use the study provided manual toothbrush and toothpaste twice a day for 8 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Tufts UniversityLead Sponsor
266 Previous Clinical Trials
661,958 Total Patients Enrolled
Guangdong Bixdo Health Technology Co., Ltd.UNKNOWN
Evangelos PapathanasiouPrincipal InvestigatorTufts University School of Dental Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are potential participants currently able to apply for this ongoing medical study?

"The clinical trial mentioned on clinicaltrials.gov is not actively seeking participants. Originally shared on the 1st of May, 2024 and last revised on the 2nd of April, 2024. Despite this trial no longer accepting candidates, there are currently 31 other studies open for enrollment."

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Is the clinical trial accepting participants younger than 85 years of age?

"The study is seeking individuals aged 16 years or older but not exceeding 70 years of age."

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~110 spots leftby May 2025