A clinical trial to verify the efficacy of usage of audio-visual aids versus traditional pamphlets for promotion of oral hygiene in student population

Enhancing oral hygiene retention. A randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of dynamic multimedia tools versus traditional leaflets - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/07/069928

Enrollment

100

Registered

2024-07-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-07-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K050- Acute gingivitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Audio-Visual Aid: A video of the MODIFIED BASS BRUSHING TECHNIQUE will be sent to the patient via Whatsapp or e-mail once every week for 8 weeks Intervention2: Leaflet: A Leaflet consis

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 100 systemically healthy subjects aged about 18 to 25 years studying in a Dental college suffering with mild marginal gingivitis will be included in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects suffering with Periodontitis 2. Subjects on any antibiotic medication or mouthwash. 3. Subjects who are not willing to take part in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Quigley Hein Plaque IndexTimepoint: Baseline and 8 weeks postmotivation	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Patient declared behavioural change questionnaireTimepoint: Baseline and 8 weeks postmotivation	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactP M Durga Shiva Prasad

Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery

muralimds1752@gmail.com9701340795

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026