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NCT02883244 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Curved Soft-Picks on Plaque Accumulation on Patients With Gingivitis
A NA study, sponsored by Sunstar Americas.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 50
- Enrollment target
NCT02883244: Completed NA study, sponsored by Sunstar Americas.
NCT02883244 is a NA study that has completed, run by Sunstar Americas. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02883244, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Sunstar Americas.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 50 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a new interdental cleaning device (Soft-Picks Advanced), as compared to a leading brand floss; and, how ease of use can promote the establishment of a hygienic routine of cleaning interproximal spaces.
Primary Outcome
Plaque scores shall be visually assessed at the four (2) tooth surfaces that make up each of the 12 (6 per side) qualifying interproximal test units: mesiobuccal and distobuccal (scale of 0-5, 0 =No debris or stain present on the clinical crown; 5=Plaque coverage over more than two third of the tooth surface). Change = (14 days Score - Baseline Score)
Interventions
- DEVICE Floss
- DEVICE Soft-Picks Advanced
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-05 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02883244 record still lists
NCT02883244 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 50 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Floss is the first listed.
NCT02883244 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02883244 about?
NCT02883244 is a clinical study titled "Curved Soft-Picks on Plaque Accumulation on Patients With Gingivitis". The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a new interdental cleaning device (Soft-Picks Advanced), as compared to a leading brand floss; and, how ease of use can promote the establishment of a hygienic routine of cleaning interproximal spaces.
What is the current status of trial NCT02883244?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2016-12. Estimated completion is 2017-05.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02883244?
The interventions under investigation include: Floss (DEVICE), Soft-Picks Advanced (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02883244?
This trial is sponsored by Sunstar Americas, which has 10 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02883244's enrollment target sits among peer trials
50 1279th of 2000 higher than 622 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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