Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Active Reminders and Motivational Techniques on Oral Hygiene and Gingival Health in Orthodontic Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Conditions:
Oral Hygiene
White Spot Lesion
Eligibility:
All Genders
11-20 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will compare the use of text message reminders versus multiple in-person sessions of oral hygiene instructions and motivation on improving oral hygiene measurements.
Detailed Description
Orthodontic treatment (i.e. braces) makes it hard to keep good oral hygiene. The purpose of this research study is to compare the use of text message reminders versus multiple in-person sessions of or...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 11-20 that have their own mobile device
- Patients have cellular plan that allows them to receive text messages at no extra cost
- Patients that will undergo treatment with full fixed appliances
Exclusion
- patients with significant medical or dental history, including patients with bleeding disorders that would require antibiotic prophylaxis
- Pregnant women
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 6 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
67 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03841825
Start Date
February 1 2019
End Date
March 6 2020
Last Update
September 10 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298