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NCT01559987 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Dental Plaque Removal Study
A NA study, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 270
- Enrollment target
NCT01559987: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
NCT01559987 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The registered enrollment target is 270 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01559987, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 270 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this research study is to investigate water flow in dental devices and to understand the function of water flow behind oral hygiene improvements. Understanding this mechanism may help with the design of future products.
Primary Outcome
The primary endpoint of this study is the residual protein concentration in posterior sites following in-clinic use of MTB+Waterpik Ultra Waterflosser 'high', MTB+floss or MTB alone.
Interventions
- OTHER Manual Toothbrush only
- OTHER MTB + Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser 'High'
- OTHER MTB + Floss (MTB+Floss)
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 270 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-05 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01559987 record still lists
NCT01559987 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 270 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Manual Toothbrush only is the first listed.
NCT01559987 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01559987 about?
NCT01559987 is a clinical study titled "Dental Plaque Removal Study". The purpose of this research study is to investigate water flow in dental devices and to understand the function of water flow behind oral hygiene improvements. Understanding this mechanism may help with the design of future products.
What is the current status of trial NCT01559987?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 270 participants. The study started on 2012-02. Estimated completion is 2012-05.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01559987?
The interventions under investigation include: Manual Toothbrush only (OTHER), MTB + Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser 'High' (OTHER), MTB + Floss (MTB+Floss) (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01559987?
This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01559987's enrollment target sits among peer trials
270 387th of 2000 higher than 1,609 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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