Mobile Application Push Notification in Improving Oral Hygiene Behaviour in Adolescent Orthodonti… (NCT07288853) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mobile Application Push Notification in Improving Oral Hygiene Behaviour in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients
Malaysia78 participantsStarted 2026-03-26
Plain-language summary
This research looks at whether using a mobile phone app that sends push-notification reminders can help adolescent orthodontic patients keep their teeth and gums cleaner during treatment.
When teenagers wear braces, it's easy for food and plaque to get stuck around brackets and wires, which can lead to gingivitis and white spot lesions if oral hygiene isn't maintained. Traditional reminders from dentists often fade over time, so this study tests a more consistent, digital approach.
The app sends daily notifications reminding users to brush and care for their teeth. The study will compare three groups:
App with push-notification reminders,
App without reminders, and
Control group with normal instructions only.
Researchers will measure changes in plaque and gum health and use a questionnaire to see if the reminders also improve patients' knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) about oral hygiene.
In simple terms, the project tests if short smartphone reminders can make orthodontic patients more consistent, informed, and motivated in caring for their teeth.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 12-18 years
* Suitable for upper and lower arch fixed appliance treatment
* Good oral hygiene
* Able to understand Bahasa Malaysia and/or English
* Possess a personal or parental smartphone with app access
Exclusion Criteria:
* Medically compromised or syndromic patients
* Need to skip bracket bonding
* On antibiotics
* Undergoing periodontal therapy
* Already using another dental reminder or behavior-change app
* Patients with cognitive or developmental limitations preventing app use
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
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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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.