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Mind over mouth: could changing beliefs lead to better brushing?

NCT ID NCT07715773

Prevention Sponsor: University of Baghdad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a program based on the Expanded Health Belief Model can help college students stick to good oral health habits like brushing and flossing. About 166 students aged 18 to 25 will be randomly assigned to either attend awareness lectures or receive no extra guidance. Researchers will measure changes in students' attitudes, motivation, and intentions toward oral care to see if the program works.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Expanded Health Belief Model-based behavioral intervention for oral health
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could provide a simple, scalable way to improve oral health habits in young adults, potentially reducing cavities and gum disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial focused on behavior change, not clinical outcomes. Results may not translate to lasting habits or general populations.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 166 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: The study included * Male and female students aged 18-25 years. * Enrolled as undergraduate students. * Willing to participate and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Students were excluded if they were * Students with orthodontic appliances or removable prostheses. * Recent comprehensive dental treatment. * Female students which are pregnant or lactating. * Recent contribution in another oral-health behavioral trial or structured oral-health program.

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Oral health behavior change

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Southern Technical University

    RECRUITING

    Basra, Basra Governorate, 61003, Iraq

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