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NCT Number: NCT06632704

Assessing the Colgate Assist Handle Toothbrush in Individuals With Impairment of Hand Movement.

User experiences of Colgate Assist Handle toothbrush as indicated by questionnaire and interview

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Key information

Conditions

Movement Disorders and Physical Impairments Central Nervous System Diseases Movement Disorders Nervous System Diseases

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Pennsylvania school of Dental Medicine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

About this study

Video recording of tooth brushing technique Picture of toothbrush bristles after study period

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Individuals with specific movement disorders and physical impairments, such as, but not limited to, Parkinson disease, Huntington disease, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, cerebral palsy, stroke, and/or tremors that affect their ability to perform daily tasks, such as brushing their teeth.

Exclusion criteria

  • Individuals with severe oral health issues such as oral cancer, ulcers, or severe periodontal disease.
  • Individuals who are unable to open their mouth enough that it would prevent using a brushing device.

Treatment and study plan

Colgate Toothbrush assist

Device

toothbrush handle assignment to all subjects; subjects will have a choice between two brush heads

Primary outcomes

  1. user experience

    Time frame: 1 week, 2 weeks and 3 weeks

    User experiences of Colgate Assist Handle toothbrush as indicated by questionnaire and interview Video recording of tooth brushing technique Picture of toothbrush bristles

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Colgate Palmolive

Industry

Collaborators

  • University of Pennsylvania

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Oct 9, 2024
Registry last updated
Apr 13, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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