Gum disease breakthrough? behavioral coaching may boost treatment success
NCT ID NCT07614737
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special behavioral program can help people with gum disease who lack confidence in their oral hygiene. 78 adults with stage I-III periodontitis will get standard gum treatment plus either the behavioral program or regular instructions. Researchers will check plaque, bleeding, and treatment adherence after 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Behavioral intervention based on self-efficacy theory
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help people stick with gum disease treatment and get better results.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 78 people. The behavioral approach may not improve adherence or gum health more than standard instructions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Postgraduate institute of dental sciences
Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India