Oral hygiene improvement using a manual connected toothbrush

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  A randomised controlled trial to assess changes in oral hygiene resulting from the use of a connected manual toothbrush and smartphone application

• IRAS ID

  268892

• Contact name

  Iain A Pretty

• Contact email

  iain.a.pretty@manchester.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  University of Manchester

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 1 months, 29 days

• Research summary

  The main purpose of this clinical study is to test whether the use of a connected toothbrush and associated smartphone application (providing both coaching and feedback) improves oral health over a 6-week period.
  120 adult participants will be recruited from an NHS dental practice setting and will be randomised into two groups: one group (n=60) will be asked to use the smartphone app every time they brush for the duration of the study and to follow the personalised guidance it provides, whilst the other group (n=60) will use the same toothbrush but without any connected features. Their brushing metrics will, however, be collected.
  To determine whether the brush & app help to improve oral hygiene, dental plaque and signs of early gum disease (swelling & redness; gingivitis) will be recorded for all participants at the start and end of the study. In addition, all participants will be asked to complete focussed questionnaires to provide general feedback on their experience.

• REC name

  Wales REC 7

• REC reference

  20/WA/0074

• Date of REC Opinion

  3 Mar 2020

• REC opinion

  Favourable Opinion