SEHAT Virtual Oral Health Promotion for School Adolescents in Pakistan (NCT07536958) | Clinical Trial Compass
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SEHAT Virtual Oral Health Promotion for School Adolescents in Pakistan
Pakistan1,500 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
The goal of this cluster-randomized trial is to learn if the SEHAT program works to improve oral health among school adolescents in Pakistan. It will also assess how the program affects oral health behaviors and knowledge. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Does the SEHAT program improve toothbrushing behavior and oral hygiene?
2. Does the SEHAT program reduce plaque and gingival scores among adolescents?
3. Does the program improve oral health knowledge and awareness?
Researchers will compare the SEHAT virtual intervention with conventional oral health education and a control group to see which approach is most effective.
Participants will:
1. Take part in either the virtual SEHAT session or conventional in-person oral health education, or receive no intervention (control)
2. Watch structured 30-minute sessions delivered via Zoom (virtual group) or classroom instruction (conventional group)
3. Participate in follow-up assessments to measure plaque, gingival indices, and oral health knowledge and behaviors.
Who can participate
Age range
11 Years – 15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
For the Schools/grades:
* Public high schools situated in the urban and rural areas of the Rawalpindi city, Punjab, Pakistan to account for the regional variations.
* Single-gender schools housing classes 6th to 10th.
* A minimum total enrollment of 300 - 500 students
* A minimum of 30 students per section in the targeted grades (6th, 7th, and 8th).
* The schools that sign an agreement to
* Participate in the trial
* Be randomized to any of the study arms
* Assign the trial related tasks to the teachers. For study participants.
* Currently enrolled students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades.
* Diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
* Students with parental and personal informed consent to participate in the trial
Exclusion Criteria:
* Students currently undergoing active orthodontic treatment.
* Students with physical or cognitive impairments that prevent the use of digital interfaces.
* Students with systemic medical conditions that manifest as oral health complications.
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
Silness-Löe Plaque Index
Timeframe: Baseline and follow-up assessments at 3, 6, and 12 months