Effectiveness of Two Health Education Interventions in the Prevention of Caries and Gingivitis in Orthodontic Patients (NCT05979805)
Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing and Conventional Oral Health Education (OHEc) Versus OHEc in the Prevention and Control of Dental Caries and Gingivitis in Subjects With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances. A Randomized Controlled Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Dental caries and gingivitis are classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an important public health problem due to their high prevalence and incidence worldwide despite the development of public policies to combat them. They are chronic diseases that have a severe impact in terms of pain and suffering, impairment of function and effect on quality of life. During orthodontic treatments, the most common adverse event is the appearance of dental caries lesions and gingivitis due to increased retention and change of dental biofilm composition or difficulty of removal with conventional oral hygiene techniques. Efforts to implement various conventional preventive interventions of self-care and education have not decreased their incidence, so it is necessary to implement motivational interventions to help adolescents and young adults to make positive changes in their oral health habits, which are constant and lasting and prevent and control gingivitis and caries.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Universidad Nacional de Colombia — Bogotá
Age range: 13 Years to 28 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Conventional Educational interventions (OTHER)
- Motivational intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia — Bogotá,
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (571) 3102416420
Email: apforeron@unal.edu.co
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.