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Talking teens into brushing: new study uses chat to fight gum disease

NCT ID NCT07164989

Disease control Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether motivational interviewing, a supportive counseling method, can help teenagers aged 14-19 with braces improve their oral hygiene. Participants receive short, non-judgmental conversations to set their own goals for brushing and flossing. The goal is to reduce plaque, gum inflammation, and cavities compared to standard education alone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

14 to 19 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 14-19 years * Currently undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment with active appliances in the mouth * Available for three study encounters over a 6-month period * Able to read, understand, and communicate in English without the use of a translator * Able to provide consent, and whose parent/guardian also agrees to provide consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic diseases or conditions that may impact oral health * Patients who are expected to complete orthodontic treatment or have appliances removed within 6 months * Individuals requiring interpreter services for participation * Individuals unable or unwilling to provide consent (or whose guardians cannot provide consent) * Currently enrolled in another behavioral or oral health intervention study. * Any condition deemed by the investigators to make the participant ineligible for safe and effective participation.

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Conditions

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gingivitis

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Dental plaque index DMFT index Gingivitis Motivational interview, ohi Oral hygiene education methods Oral hygiene reinforcement during fixed orthodontic treatment

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UAB School of Dentistry/ Department of Pediatric Dentistry

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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