Effectiveness of Personalized Oral Hygiene Education in Medical and Dental Students Over Two Years (NCT07085013) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effectiveness of Personalized Oral Hygiene Education in Medical and Dental Students Over Two Years
Bosnia and Herzegovina82 participantsStarted 2021-12-06
Plain-language summary
This prospective cohort study is designed to evaluate the long-term effects of individualized oral hygiene education, known as Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis (iTOP), on oral health outcomes in medical and dental students at the University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving personalized oral hygiene training (iTOP) or a control group. Both groups will receive professional dental cleaning and standardized oral hygiene kits. Clinical parameters will be assessed at baseline, after 3 months, and at a 2-year follow-up.
Who can participate
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ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Active enrollment as a student in either:
* First or fourth year during the 2021/2022 academic year, or
* Third or sixth year during the 2023/2024 academic year
* Enrollment verified by Faculty Administration records
* Provided written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Did not provide informed consent
* Presence of systemic conditions known to affect periodontal health (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, immunodeficiencies)
* Use of medications known to cause gingival overgrowth, including:
* Anticonvulsants
* Calcium channel blockers
* Immunosuppressants
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Change in Plaque Index from Baseline to 2-Year Follow-Up