Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Improving Gum Health Among Older Adults Using AI Based mHealth for Personalized OHI

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

Gum Inflammation

Periodontal Diseases

Eligibility:

All Genders

60+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Background: Many older adults in Hong Kong lack thorough tooth cleaning and regular dental check-ups, which can lead to plaque-induced gum diseases and systemic health issues. A self-developed Mobile ...

Detailed Description

The project will be conducted in prospective design (pre- and post-) comparing before and after the intervention without sub-group. Eligible elderly will receive bi-weekly AI-based mHealth and persona...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subjects aged ≥60 years and able to give informed consent:
  • Subjects who are mentally and cognitively healthy
  • Subjects who have at least 20 anterior maxillary or mandibular natural teeth including incisors and canine.
  • Subjects who can speak, read, or understand Cantonese for complete the satisfaction questionnaire.
  • Subjects who can practice oral hygiene procedure (regular tooth brushing and interdental cleansing/flossing/brushing) daily on their own independently.

Exclusion

  • Subjects who have less than 20 anterior maxillary or mandibular natural teeth with or without dental prostheses in those area.
  • Subjects who have mental illness, or similar problems that unable to complete the satisfaction questionnaire.
  • Subjects who cannot perform oral hygiene procedure (regular tooth brushing and interdental cleansing/flossing/brushing) by any condition of oral cavity such as tumor or maxillomandibular fixation.
  • Subjects who cannot attend weekly oral hygiene instruction at centers.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 10 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 10 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

88 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07187453

Start Date

September 10 2025

End Date

July 10 2026

Last Update

October 6 2025

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Prince Philip Dental Hospital

Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong, 999077