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Braces patients get AI coach: chatbot may beat pamphlets for cleaner teeth

NCT ID NCT07183111

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether an AI chatbot (custom ChatGPT) giving voice instructions and remote support helps orthodontic patients keep their teeth cleaner than traditional dentist advice and pamphlets. Sixty patients aged 18-30 with new braces will be split into two groups. Researchers will measure plaque levels, gum health, patient satisfaction, and how well patients remember the instructions.

What this could mean

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Active substance
AI chatbot (customized ChatGPT) delivering voice instructions and remote support
What this could lead to
If successful, AI-based instructions could improve how orthodontic patients care for their teeth at home, leading to better oral hygiene and fewer complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The AI tool may not work as well in real-world settings or for patients with different languages or tech access.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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

Expected to start

Nov 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-30 years undergoing bracket placement * No prior experience of orthodontic treatment * In good state of physical and mental health * Understand the medium of instructions properly which will be Urdu language in this study * Internally motivated patients with fairly good oral hygiene at the start of treatment * Access to smart phone or internet at home Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic conditions affecting oral hygiene * Cognitive impairments that may hinder comprehension * Patients with language barriers that might affect their understanding of

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Health Education

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Focus of the study is plaque and gingival index score before and after instructions Knowledge assessment Recall ability of orthodontic instructions with both modalities Satisfaction assessment of orthodontic patients with both instruction modalities

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of dentistry Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan