AI-Generated WhatsApp Reminders vs. No Reminders: Impact on Oral Health in Young Adults (NCT06897033) | Clinical Trial Compass
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AI-Generated WhatsApp Reminders vs. No Reminders: Impact on Oral Health in Young Adults
60 participantsStarted 2025-05
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of artificial intelligence-generated WhatsApp reminders on improving oral hygiene practices among individuals aged 20-40 years visiting the periodontal clinic at El-Qasr El-Ainy Dental Hospital. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive health education followed by AI-generated WhatsApp reminders over a 3-month period or to a control group receiving health education only. The primary outcome is the presence of white spot lesions, assessed using the modified Gorelick White Spot Lesion (WSL) index. Secondary outcomes include the presence of dental plaque, measured by the Plaque Index (PI). This study seeks to determine whether AI-generated reminders can enhance oral hygiene adherence compared to standard health education alone.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Received a non-surgical periodontal treatment and oral hygiene instructions.
* Own a smartphone with WhatsApp installed.
* Willing and able to provide informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals with pre-existing oral health conditions requiring specialized care.
* Patients who received surgical periodontal interventions.
* Participation in another oral health or diet-related study.
* Individuals who do not use WhatsApp or are unwilling to receive messages through the platform.
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
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White Spot Lesion in the oral cavity
Timeframe: 3 Months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06897033
SponsorCairo University
Sponsor typeOTHER
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Primary completion2025-09
Contact for this trial
Mohamed Mostafa Kamel Khaleil, Bachelor of Dental Surgery