Status:
UNKNOWN
Effectiveness of Smart Phone Application in Improving Oral Health Behaviours of Adolescents
Lead Sponsor:
Aga Khan University
Conditions:
Oral Hygiene
Eligibility:
All Genders
14-19 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study would be a first step towards mobile-health associated Sustainable Development Goals by World Health Organization, as there are no mobile-health driven oral health activities in Karachi, Pa...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adolescent of age between 14-19 years
- Having access to an android device at home; either personal or parents'
- Would be able to use the app twice every day- Having access to Wi-Fi at home- for downloading the app.
- Willing to give consent
- participate in the study till the follow-up period.
Exclusion
- \- Having mixed dentition
- Undergoing orthodontic treatment
- Should have no serious existing gingival or dental problems\* that could hinder calculation of plaque or gingival scores
- Should have no serious existing gingival or dental problems\* that could hinder routine brushing.
- Taking medications that have effect on gingival/dental health
- Having intrinsic or extrinsic enamel defects/ tooth malformations
- Having more than 1/3rd of the tooth stained due to areca nut chewing, smokeless tobacco (gutkha) chewing or cigarette smoking.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 30 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
152 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04307771
Start Date
February 1 2021
End Date
April 30 2021
Last Update
September 18 2020
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