The primary purpose of this study is to characterize changes in Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life (OHrQoL), as measured by the Dentin Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ) over a 12-month period.
This will be a longitudinal study investigating OHrQoL and treatment patterns amongst new sufferers of self-reported Dentin Hypersensitivity (DH). Over the 12-month study duration, 375 participants suffering from DH will complete questionnaires online once per month.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
375
Citruslabs (Virtual Site)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
RECRUITINGChange From Baseline in Total DHEQ Score Over 12 Months
Change from baseline in total DHEQ score and each of the domain scores (daily restrictions, coping behaviors, personal identity, social impact, emotional impact) over 12 months. The DHEQ has total 15 questions each will be scored on a scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree), thus total possible score will be ranging from 15 to 105, where higher score indicates worst outcome.
Time frame: Baseline and up to 12 Months
Description of Treatment Selection Over 12 Months
Participants will select the appropriate options from the given list of products. Data will be summarized using descriptive statistics.
Time frame: Up to 12 Months
Treatment Discontinuation/Switch Over 12 Months
Participant will respond to the question either as Yes or No. Data will be summarized using descriptive statistics.
Time frame: Up to 12 Months
Frequency of Treatment Used Over 12 Months
Participants will select the appropriate frequency options from the given list. Data will be summarized using descriptive statistics.
Time frame: Up to 12 Months
Frequency of DH Over 12 Months
Participants will select the appropriate frequency options from the given list. Data will be summarized using descriptive statistics.
Time frame: Up to 12 Months
Frequency of Brushing at Baseline, Months 6 and 12
Participants will select the appropriate frequency options from the given list. Data will be summarized using descriptive statistics.
Time frame: Baseline, Months 6 and 12
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