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

Colgate-Palmolive

Status: Completed

Conditions: Movement Disorders and Physical Impairments

Treatments: Device: Colgate Toothbrush assist

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other; Industry

Identifiers

NCT06632704

CRO-2024-04-MTB-ASSIST HANDLE-

Details and patient eligibility

About

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

Full description

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

Enrollment: 26 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 70 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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.

Trial design

26 participants in 1 patient group

Adults aged 18-70 yrs, if applicable, primary caregiver

Description:

The study population will consist of 26 participants, aged 18-70 years old and of record at Penn Dental Medicine.

Treatment:

Device: Colgate Toothbrush assist