Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing in Promoting Oral Health Among Children (NCT07307313) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing in Promoting Oral Health Among Children
Jordan75 participantsStarted 2026-01-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical study is to compare the effect of motivational interviewing (MI) and traditional patient education methods in improving oral hygiene (plaque score and bleeding score) among young children 8-10. It will also assess the demographic (age and sex) and socioeconomic indicators' effect on oral hygiene (plaque score and bleeding score) after intervention.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
* Is MI significantly more effective in improving oral health (plaque score, bleeding score) among children when compared to traditional patient education methods?
* Are there specific demographic or contextual factors (e.g., age, socioeconomic status, baseline oral health status) that influence the effectiveness of MI in promoting oral health among children when compared to traditional patient education methods?
Participants will be randomly assigned to three groups to receive oral hygiene instructions: verbal and written, video, and motivational interviewing.
Have their oral hygiene assessed using the plaque index and bleeding index before the intervention and after a follow-up period of 1 month.
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children who are medically healthy
* Children with normal manual dexterity
* Children whose parents/guardians provide informed consent
* Children not currently receiving orthodontic therapy
* Children who do not require periodontal specialty care
* Children with normal occlusion or mild, non-treatment-requiring malocclusion
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children with systematic, or syndromic disease
* Children with special health care needs
* Children with poor manual dexterity
* Children with negative consents.
* Children with current orthodontic therapy
* Children with chronic diseases.
* Children on medications that may cause drug-induced gingivitis.
* Children who attend periodontal clinics.
* Children with malocclusion
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?
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
1
Plaque index
Timeframe: From enrollment to the 4-week follow-up appointment
2
Bleeding index
Timeframe: From enrollment to the 4-week follow-up appointment