Teens with braces get daily app nudges to fight plaque and gum disease
NCT ID NCT07288853
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a mobile app that sends daily push notifications can help teenagers wearing braces improve their oral hygiene. Braces make it harder to clean teeth, leading to plaque buildup and gum problems. Researchers will compare three groups: app with reminders, app without reminders, and standard care. They will measure plaque levels, gum health, and changes in knowledge and habits.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 78 people
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- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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12 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 12-18 years * Suitable for upper and lower arch fixed appliance treatment * Good oral hygiene * Able to understand Bahasa Malaysia and/or English * Possess a personal or parental smartphone with app access Exclusion Criteria: * Medically compromised or syndromic patients * Need to skip bracket bonding * On antibiotics * Undergoing periodontal therapy * Already using another dental reminder or behavior-change app * Patients with cognitive or developmental limitations preventing app use
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Locations
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Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia
RECRUITINGKuantan, Pahang, 25100, Malaysia
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