Using artificial intelligence to improve patient understanding and acceptance of orthodontic treatment

Effect of AI-enhanced visual simulations and explanations on patient understanding and acceptance of orthodontic treatment: a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN40056201

Enrollment

134

Registered

2025-12-10

Start date

2025-12-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-05-25

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Conditions

Patient understanding and acceptance of orthodontic treatment Oral Health

Interventions

Participants will be allocated in a 1:1 ratio using a computer-generated randomisation sequence with concealed allocation via sealed opaque envelopes opened only at the time of consultation. Outcome a

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. New patients attending for an initial comprehensive orthodontic consultation. 2. Age 18–40 years (representing the core orthodontic patient population who are legally capable of providing informed consent and making independent treatment decisions.) 3. Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN-DHC = 3, indicating moderate to severe need). 4. Ability to read and understand Kurdish (Sorani). 5. Able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous comprehensive orthodontic treatment within the last 5 years. 2. Emergency cases requiring urgent pain or trauma management. 3. Patients with cognitive, hearing, or visual impairments that preclude participation in surveys or comprehension tests. 4. Patients who cannot complete follow-up (e.g., no phone or digital access for the 14-day follow-up survey).

Countries

Iraq

Contacts

Public ContactZhwan Rashid

zhwan.rasheed@univsul.edu.iq+964 7701544448

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 30, 2026