Oral Health Education and Message Framing Effect on Oral Health Status of Refugees in Egypt (NCT06649760) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Oral Health Education and Message Framing Effect on Oral Health Status of Refugees in Egypt
Egypt303 participantsStarted 2024-11-15
Plain-language summary
Refugees, facing forced displacement and often exposed to traumatic experiences, represent a vulnerable population with unique healthcare needs. Oral health is considered a prominent factor that contributes to quality of life.
Therefore, this study aim at assessing the effect of message framing on enhancing oral health practices in a group of refugees in Alexandria, Egypt. A three-arm cluster randomized controlled clinical trial will compare a gain-framed mobile text messages group, a loss-framed mobile text messages group, and a control group. The primary outcome is the improvement in oral health practices measured by changes in dental plaque and secondary outcome is to assess change in oral health-related quality of life. In addition, oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices of refugees will be assessed.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Refugees older than 18 years old.
* From Arabic speaking countries.
* Has been resident in Alexandria, Egypt for at least 6 months.
* Having mobile phones to receive text messages.
* Agrees to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Planning to move away during 1 year study period.
* Participating in any kind of oral health education and promotion programs.
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.
1This trial looked at oral health education for refugees in Egypt — since it's already completed, would the results suggest that a similar education-based approach could help improve my own dental hygiene habits and gum health?
2The study measured both plaque levels and gingivitis alongside quality of life — based on my current oral health, do you think an educational intervention like this would address my specific issues, or would I need more hands-on dental treatment first?
3Since this trial tested different ways of framing health messages to motivate behavior change, is there a communication style or approach you'd recommend for helping me actually stick to better oral hygiene routines at home?
4The trial assessed oral health-related quality of life as a key outcome — how would you currently rate my own oral health quality of life, and what realistic improvements could I expect from focusing on education and hygiene practices versus other treatments?
5Because this study is now completed, is there any published data from it you could review to help us decide whether a structured oral health education program would be a worthwhile next step in my care plan?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Oral health-related quality of life improvement
Timeframe: Immediately after structured oral health session, 6 months and 1 year after baseline