Status:
RECRUITING
Motivational Interviewing to Improve Oral Hygiene in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Conditions:
Gingivitis
DMFT Index
Eligibility:
All Genders
14-19 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is being conducted to explore how motivational interviewing (MI), A patient-centered counseling method, can help improve oral health awareness and practices in adolescents undergoing orthod...
Detailed Description
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of motivational interviewing (MI) in promoting oral health behaviors and awareness among adolescent orthodontic patients in a pediatric dentistry setting. A...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adolescents aged 14-19 years
- Currently undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment with active appliances in the mouth
- Available for three study encounters over a 6-month period
- Able to read, understand, and communicate in English without the use of a translator
- Able to provide consent, and whose parent/guardian also agrees to provide consent
Exclusion
- Patients with systemic diseases or conditions that may impact oral health
- Patients who are expected to complete orthodontic treatment or have appliances removed within 6 months
- Individuals requiring interpreter services for participation
- Individuals unable or unwilling to provide consent (or whose guardians cannot provide consent)
- Currently enrolled in another behavioral or oral health intervention study.
- Any condition deemed by the investigators to make the participant ineligible for safe and effective participation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 28 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07164989
Start Date
October 28 2025
End Date
July 31 2026
Last Update
December 16 2025
Active Locations (1)
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UAB School of Dentistry/ Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35233