Assessing effectiveness of WhatsApp messaging program in oral hygiene care for orthodontic patients: A randomised controlled trial.
Shivahami Pubalan, Ooi Zi Hong, Teh Yongxian...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38366912Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 16Years - 25Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID06734325
Effectiveness of Mobile Oral Health Intervention on Oral Hygiene and Oral Health Literacy Among Orthodontic Patients: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Led by Alexandria University · Updated on 2024-12-24
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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What this Trial Is About
Orthodontic patients often find it difficult to maintain good oral hygiene due to fixed braces that increase plaque buildup and cause gum inflammation. This research evaluates how effective a mobile oral health program using WhatsApp messages is compared to standard oral hygiene instructions. The study aims to improve both oral hygiene and oral health literacy, which is a person's ability to understand and follow oral care advice. The study compares two groups: one receiving a mobile oral health intervention through 46 WhatsApp messages over 12 weeks alongside usual oral hygiene instructions, and another group receiving only the standard oral hygiene instructions. This randomized controlled trial is designed to see if the mobile messaging approach can better support orthodontic patients in managing their oral health. Participants will be monitored for changes in their oral health literacy and oral hygiene at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. The study involves assessments before and after the intervention to measure improvements. Researchers will track how well participants understand oral care and maintain hygiene during orthodontic treatment, with the total follow-up lasting six months.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Mobile Oral Health Intervention Effectiveness on Orthodontic Patients' Oral Hygiene and Oral Health Literacy
Who Can Participate
Age: 16Years - 25Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances in both arches for the first time
- Patients between the age of 16 and 25 years
- Participants must own a smartphone with WhatsApp installed
- Those who agree to be part of the research project and accept the informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of systemic diseases affecting oral health
- Patients with cleft lip and/or palate
- Functional and orthognathic patients
- Previous orthodontic treatment
- Patients with a removable appliance
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants receive a mobile oral health intervention consisting of 46 messages delivered over 12 weeks via WhatsApp, in addition to oral hygiene instructions or oral hygiene instructions only for the control group.
Weekly messages via WhatsApp
Follow-up
Duration - Up to 6 months
Participants are assessed for changes in oral health literacy and oral hygiene at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after baseline.
3 visits (in-person) at 1, 3, and 6 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt
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Research Team
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Nermine Balbaa, BDS
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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