Oral HealthNCT06594328
Effect of Text Message Interventions in Maintaining Gingival Health in Pregnant Women
A study testing mHealth in people with Oral Health and Pregnancy, run by University of Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Gingivitis is a common condition, affecting more than 60% of pregnant women due to hormonal changes and inadequate plaque control. Left untreated, gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal diseases and systemic inflammation, posing risks to overall health and reducing quality of life. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Oral Health, Pregnancy
- What is being tested?
- mHealth
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2024to 31 Aug 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adult pregnant female in 2nd trimester.
- Access to a personal mobile phone.
- Suffering from gingivitis (\> 10% sites with bleeding on probing)
Who cannot join
- Bleeding disorders.
- Pre-existing moderate to severe periodontal disease.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province
About this study
Official title: Evaluating the Effect of Text Message Interventions in Maintaining Gingival Health in Pregnant Women: a Pragmatic Trial
Gingivitis is a common condition, affecting more than 60% of pregnant women due to hormonal changes and inadequate plaque control. Left untreated, gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal diseases and systemic inflammation, posing risks to overall health and reducing quality of life. Therefore, the study aims to assess the effectiveness of text messages in maintaining gingival health in pregnant women. The primary objective is to determine whether these reminders, which focus on proper brushing and flossing techniques, can reduce gingivitis and improve overall oral hygiene during pregnancy.
This research follows a two-group, parallel-arm, single-blind randomized control trial (RCT) design. The trial will be conducted at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital. Eligible participants are adult pregnant women showing signs of gingivitis, excluding those with bleeding disorders or moderate to severe pre-existing periodontal disease. Participants are randomly assigned to either a control group or an intervention group using computer-generated randomization.
Both groups will undergo oral health assessments at baseline, using the Plaque Index (PI), Gingival Index (GI), and Bleeding on Probing (BOP) measures to gauge plaque buildup and gingival inflammation. Follow-up assessments will be conducted at 4-6 weeks and 12-16 weeks. The intervention group will receive a weekly text message reminding them to practice proper oral hygiene, such as brushing and flossing. Both groups will also receive in-person demonstrations of oral hygiene techniques to ensure standardized knowledge on effective oral care.
- Conditions
- Oral Health, Pregnancy
- Being tested
- mHealth
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
mHealthBehavioural
participants of intervention group will receive text message reminder once a week on their mobile phones to brush and floss properly for the study duration
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| mHealth | Experimental | participants of intervention group will receive text message reminder once a week on their mobile phones to brush and floss properly for the study duration Receives: Behavioral: mHealth |
| Non mHealth | No intervention | Participants of non-intervention group will not receive text message reminder once a week on their mobile phones to brush and floss properly for the study duration |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Oral Health Status
Gingival index will be used to measure the oral health status of the mHealth and nonmHealth groups. The index is scored from 0-4. Once the scaling and root planning is done, half of the participants will be given mhealth message and half will not be given any message. After every three months the gingival index will be measured and compared to baseline (one achieved after treatment). The outcome is the maintenance of the gingival index at the same level post treatment or its improvement. Any deterioration will be considered a negative outcome.
Measured: 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Sep 2024
- Study start1 Aug 2024
- Primary completion28 Feb 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Aug 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Oral HealthStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of LahoreThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Care provider, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Lahore
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Saima Chaudhry, University of Lahore
- Investigators
- Saima Chaudhry, Study chair, University of Lahore
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06594328
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UCD/ERCA/24/525
- Status last verified
- Sep 2024
- First submitted
- 5 Sep 2024
- Last updated
- 19 Sep 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Sep 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluating the Effect of Text Message Interventions in Maintaining Gingival Health in Pregnant Women: a Pragmatic Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06594328
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UCD/ERCA/24/525
- Conditions
- Oral Health, Pregnancy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of LahoreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Feb 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Gingivitis is a common condition, affecting more than 60% of pregnant women due to hormonal changes and inadequate plaque control. Left untreated, gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal diseases and systemic inflammation, posing risks to overall health and reducing quality of life. Therefore, the study aims to assess the effectiveness of text messages in maintaining gingival health in pregnant women. The primary objective is to determine whether these reminders, which focus on proper brushing and flossing techniques, can reduce gingivitis and improve overall oral hygiene during pregnancy.
This research follows a two-group, parallel-arm, single-blind randomized control trial (RCT) design. The trial will be conducted at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital. Eligible participants are adult pregnant women showing signs of gingivitis, excluding those with bleeding disorders or moderate to severe pre-existing periodontal disease. Participants are randomly assigned to either a control group or an intervention group using computer-generated randomization.
Both groups will undergo oral health assessments at baseline, using the Plaque Index (PI), Gingival Index (GI), and Bleeding on Probing (BOP) measures to gauge plaque buildup and gingival inflammation. Follow-up assessments will be conducted at 4-6 weeks and 12-16 weeks. The intervention group will receive a weekly text message reminding them to practice proper oral hygiene, such as brushing and flossing. Both groups will also receive in-person demonstrations of oral hygiene techniques to ensure standardized knowledge on effective oral care.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (care provider, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| mHealth | Experimental | Behavioral: mHealthparticipants of intervention group will receive text message reminder once a week on their mobile phones to brush and floss properly for the study duration |
| Non mHealth | No intervention | –Participants of non-intervention group will not receive text message reminder once a week on their mobile phones to brush and floss properly for the study duration |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Adult pregnant female in 2nd trimester.
- Access to a personal mobile phone.
- Suffering from gingivitis (\> 10% sites with bleeding on probing)
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Bleeding disorders.
- Pre-existing moderate to severe periodontal disease.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| mHealthparticipants of intervention group will receive text message reminder once a week on their mobile phones to brush and floss properly for the study duration | Behavioural | mHealth |
Primary outcome
Oral Health Status
Time frame: 1 year
Gingival index will be used to measure the oral health status of the mHealth and nonmHealth groups. The index is scored from 0-4. Once the scaling and root planning is done, half of the participants will be given mhealth message and half will not be given any message. After every three months the gingival index will be measured and compared to baseline (one achieved after treatment). The outcome is the maintenance of the gingival index at the same level post treatment or its improvement. Any deterioration will be considered a negative outcome.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Sep 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Saima Chaudhry study chair
University of Lahore
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing mHealth in people with Oral Health and Pregnancy, run by University of Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Sep 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Oral Health Status (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Sep 2024.