Caries, Diabetes Type 2, Periodontal Disease
Conditions
Keywords
type 2 diabetes, oral health, periodontal disease, caries
Brief summary
The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate the effect of a behavioral intervention on the number of preventive and treatment dental claims in a population of people with Type 2 Diabetes.
Interventions
All subjects will receive a behavioral intervention through text messages with links to educational pages about oral health or diabetes. Subjects will have the option of selecting in to the product intervention.
This is an opt-in product intervention, and it is expected that not all subjects will opt-in. Subjects will need to re-order the product every 3 months. All subjects who order product will receive a toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash.
This is an opt-in product intervention, and it is expected that not all subjects will opt-in. Subjects will need to re-order the product every 3 months. All subjects who order product will receive a toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Consented to participation in the Fidelis Care Diabetes Care program. * Aged 18 years and older * English speaking. * Willing and able to receive text messages, and participate in online activities for the duration of the program. * Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes.
Exclusion criteria
* Severe cognitive impairment. * General anesthesia in the past 3 months. * Type 1 diabetes. * Self-reported pregnant.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Claims | 12 months | Percentage of preventive dental claims compared to treatment dental claims |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product usage | 12 months | Number of subjects who opt-in to the product intervention |
Countries
United States