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Prevention study for Dental Caries
Official title Effectiveness of Two Health Education Interventions in the Prevention of Caries and Gingivitis in Orthodontic Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05979805
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Dental caries and gingivitis are classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an important public health problem due to their high prevalence and incidence worldwide despite the development of public policies to combat them. They are chronic diseases that have a severe impact in terms of pain and suffering, impairment of function and effect on quality of life.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 13 to 28. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patients enrolled in the different orthodontic postgraduate clinics of the National University of Colombia who requires treatment with fixed...
- 13 years old up to 28 years of age.
- Willingness to participate in the study and signature of the informed consent form.
You likely can't join if
- Patients with untreated caries lesions
- Patients with periodontal diseases or experience
- Previous orthodontics treatments
- Severe fluorosis or enamel abnormalities.
- Medical compromise or treatments generating hyposalivation or gingival enlargement
- Craniomaxillary anomalies
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients enrolled in the different orthodontic postgraduate clinics of the National University of Colombia who requires treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances
- 13 years old up to 28 years of age.
- Willingness to participate in the study and signature of the informed consent form.
- Patients with untreated caries lesions
- Patients with periodontal diseases or experience
- Previous orthodontics treatments
- Severe fluorosis or enamel abnormalities.
- Medical compromise or treatments generating hyposalivation or gingival enlargement
- Craniomaxillary anomalies
- Cognitive or motor disability
- Pregnancy.
- Dependence to alcohol, nicotine or psychoactive substances
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bogotá, Colombia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 13 years to 28 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bogotá, Colombia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
Explore other conditions
BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.