Oral HealthNCT06853639
Analysis of Oral Health of Students and Former Students of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at the University of São Paulo.
An observational study of Oral Health, run by University of Sao Paulo at 1 site in Brazil.
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate oral and systemic health conditions among students and former students of undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the University of São Paulo over five years. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Oral Health
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- How many people
- 300 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBrazil
- Study dates
- Mar 2025to Feb 2034
- How long will I take part?
- 5 Years
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Undergraduate and graduate students at the University of São Paulo
Who may be able to join
- 1. Current and former undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University of São Paulo.
Who cannot join
- 1. Individuals who do not consent to participate.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Brazil1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Faculdade de Odontologia da USP
São Paulo, 05508-000
Giuseppe Romito, 11992051939, garomito@usp.br
Graziela Malagutti, +551130916781
About this study
Official title: Analysis of Oral Health of Students and Former Students of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at the University of São Paulo: A Cohort Study
This study aims to evaluate oral and systemic health conditions among students and former students of undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the University of São Paulo over five years. The primary focus is to understand how oral health impacts academic performance and attendance, providing insights for health promotion strategies within the university community.
Read the detailed description
The study employs a prospective cohort design to explore multiple health-related outcomes, including periodontal health, oral health literacy, and the prevalence of caries. The data collected will also examine social and behavioral predictors of oral health, such as dietary habits, stress, and use of substances like tobacco and electronic cigarettes.
- Conditions
- Oral Health
- Keywords
- oral health
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dental students | Dental students: people who are aware of oral health problems and adhere to ideal means of prevention. | |
| Non-Dental students | Non-dental students: people who have little awareness of oral health problems and have unknown adherence to ideal means of prevention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Plaque index
Primary outcome: plaque index
Measured: through study completion, an average of 5 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Mar 2025
- Study startMar 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completionFeb 2029 (estimated)
- Study completionFeb 2034 (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 Sao PauloThe 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 5 Years
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Giuseppe Alexandre Romito, University of Sao Paulo
- Investigators
- Giuseppe A Romito, Principal investigator, University of Sao Paulo
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06853639
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FOUSP Cohort study
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 17 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 6 Mar 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Analysis of Oral Health of Students and Former Students of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at the University of São Paulo: A Cohort Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06853639
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FOUSP Cohort study
- Conditions
- Oral Health
- Keywords
- oral health
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Sao PauloUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Mar 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Feb 2029 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Feb 2034 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Mar 2025 (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.
This study aims to evaluate oral and systemic health conditions among students and former students of undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the University of São Paulo over five years. The primary focus is to understand how oral health impacts academic performance and attendance, providing insights for health promotion strategies within the university community.
Detailed description
The study employs a prospective cohort design to explore multiple health-related outcomes, including periodontal health, oral health literacy, and the prevalence of caries. The data collected will also examine social and behavioral predictors of oral health, such as dietary habits, stress, and use of substances like tobacco and electronic cigarettes.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 5 Years
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dental students | – | –Dental students: people who are aware of oral health problems and adhere to ideal means of prevention. |
| Non-Dental students | – | –Non-dental students: people who have little awareness of oral health problems and have unknown adherence to ideal means of prevention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Undergraduate and graduate students at the University of São Paulo
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1. Current and former undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University of São Paulo.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1. Individuals who do not consent to participate.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Plaque index
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 years
Primary outcome: plaque index
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Mar 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
Giuseppe A Romito principal investigator
University of Sao Paulo
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Oral Health, run by University of Sao Paulo at 1 site in Brazil.
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 1 inclusion and 1 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Mar 2025. 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 Brazil. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Giuseppe A Romito, Head of Periodontics division (+5511992051939, garomito@usp.br), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Plaque index (time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 years). 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 6 Mar 2025.