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A Longitudinal Study Evaluating Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life and Treatment Patterns Among Dentin Hypersensitivity Sufferers in the Real World
Led by HALEON · Updated on 2026-04-28
375
Participants Needed
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to study changes in Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life (OHrQoL) in people who have recently started experiencing dentin hypersensitivity (DH). The study focuses on how this sensitivity affects daily life using a questionnaire called the Dentin Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ) over a year. It will also observe treatment choices and patterns among those affected. Participants will be followed for 12 months during which they will complete monthly online questionnaires. The study will include 375 adults who have begun to experience DH and have started treatment within the past three months. There are no treatments or interventions administered by the study; instead, it observes participants' real-world experiences and treatment use. During the study, participants will report on their sensitivity, treatment use, and oral hygiene habits such as brushing frequency. Researchers will measure changes in the DHEQ score from the start through 12 months to understand quality of life impacts. Additional data will include treatment selection, discontinuation, and frequency of sensitivity and brushing. Participants must complete all activities online and remain in the study for the full year to provide ongoing information.
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Brief Title
A Study Evaluating Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life and Treatment Patterns Among Dentin Hypersensitivity Sufferers
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participant who has provided informed consent.
- All genders aged 18 years or older at screening.
- Individuals who have started experiencing self-reported dentin hypersensitivity within the past three months.
- Individuals who have begun using products to treat tooth sensitivity within the past three months.
- Ability to complete all online study activities independently.
- Residents of the United States.
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of chronic health conditions impacting participation, such as cancer, mental health disorders, recent serious illness, substance abuse, or planned surgery during the study.
- Sensitivity caused by factors other than dentin hypersensitivity, including tooth cavities, significant gum disease, cracked or fractured teeth, temporomandibular joint disorder, recent tooth extractions or fillings.
- Use of braces or dentures.
- Treatment for periodontal or gum disease within 6 months or active periodontitis or active caries as diagnosed by a dental professional.
- Chronic or severe painful conditions requiring regular pain medication use more than 3 days a week.
- Participation in another dentin hypersensitivity study within the last three months.
- Concurrent participation in any other research study during the study period.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (online)
Duration - 12 months
Participants complete online questionnaires monthly to report on their oral-health-related quality of life and treatment patterns related to dentin hypersensitivity.
Monthly online questionnaires for 12 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Citruslabs (Virtual Site)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89118
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Research Team
H
Haleon Response Center
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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