CompletedNot Applicable

Oral Health Literacy Tailored Communication

Norway179 participantsStarted 2010-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study to investigate attitude, oral health literacy and psychological factors in order to evaluate if these factors are important for oral health in adults. The hypotheses are: * Multiple interactive demographic, and social and psychological factors contribute to the level of attitude and oral health literacy. * There is an association between the level of oral health literacy and oral health status * A structured intervention based on oral health literacy can change the attitude and improve the oral health status. * Background knowledge has influence on attitude and oral health literacy * Individuals with positive attitude towards dental health and dentist are attentive towards their oral health.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants \> 20 years of age. * Participants who master the Norwegian language. * Participants who are registered at the university dental clinic (IKO). Exclusion Criteria: * People who do not master the Norwegian language. * Strongly visually impaired people that have difficulty in reading. * People with a history of heart-attack in the past 6 months. * Immune- compromised people and organ- transplanted people. * People with other conditions that might lead to more disadvantages than advantages by participating

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Gingival Index

Timeframe: 6 months after intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01118143

SponsorUniversity of Tromso

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-02

Results submitted2012-08-27

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