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Text messages may boost oral health in refugees

NCT ID NCT06649760

Disease control Sponsor: Alexandria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether specially framed text messages can improve oral health and quality of life in refugees living in Alexandria, Egypt. Participants receive either gain-framed messages (highlighting benefits of good oral care), loss-framed messages (highlighting risks of poor care), or no messages. The study measures changes in dental plaque, gum health, and oral health-related quality of life over time.

What this could mean

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Active substance
gain- and loss-framed mobile text messages
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a low-cost way to improve oral health and quality of life in vulnerable refugee populations.
What could go wrong
This is a single-site trial with 303 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on mobile phone access and message engagement, which may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

303 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Refugees older than 18 years old. * From Arabic speaking countries. * Has been resident in Alexandria, Egypt for at least 6 months. * Having mobile phones to receive text messages. * Agrees to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Planning to move away during 1 year study period. * Participating in any kind of oral health education and promotion programs.

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Conditions

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dental caries Dental Plaque gingivitis Plaque, Amyloid

As listed by the trial registrant

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Caries,dental Gingivitis Oral health quality of life (ohqol) was assessed Plaque, dental

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Caritas

    Alexandria, 21523, Egypt

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