Clinical Trial

Mobile Oral Health Intervention Effectiveness on Orthodontic Patients' Oral Hygiene and Oral Health Literacy

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Record status
This record was last updated December 24, 2024 (before its estimated May 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
Orthodontic patients face unique challenges in maintaining optimal oral hygiene due to the presence of fixed orthodontic appliances, which tend to increase plaque retention, leading to gingival inflammation. Oral Health Literacy (OHL) plays a role in an individual's ability to understand and implement oral hygiene instructions effectively. Mobile oral health interventions involve the use of mobile technology such as smartphones to improve oral hygiene practices and outcomes. Aim of the study: To assess the effectiveness of a mobile oral health intervention using WhatsApp messages as compared to standard oral hygiene instructions on oral hygiene status and OHL level among orthodontic patients.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2024-12-11; most recent amendment 2024-12-20.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06734325
Lead Sponsor Alexandria University
Conditions Oral Health Literacy, Oral Hygiene
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2024-11-10
Primary Completion 2025-05 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2024-12-24