| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/07/091205 [Registered on: 21/07/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
19/07/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Preventive
Screening
Dentistry |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Assessment of Oral Hygiene Motivation Through Audio-Visual Aids, WhatsApp, and Pamphlet-Based Education |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Assessment of the impact of audio visual aid and WhatsApp media on oral hygiene motivation; a comparative study with pamphlet method. |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Dr Bipin BhargavK |
| Designation |
Post Graduate Student |
| Affiliation |
Sri Sai College Of Dental Surgery. |
| Address |
Department Of Pedodontics And Preventive Dentistry Sri Sai College Of Dental Surgery 1-2-64 Kothrepally opposite Shiv Sagar Lake Vikarabad.
501102.
Department Of Pedodontics And Preventive Dentistry Sri Sai College Of Dental Surgery 1-2-64 Kothrepally opposite Shiv Sagar Lake Vikarabad
501102.
Hyderabad
TELANGANA
501102
India |
| Phone |
8886773434 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
bipinbhargav06@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Ziauddin Mohammad |
| Designation |
Professor |
| Affiliation |
Sri Sai College Of Dental Surgery. |
| Address |
Department Of Pedodontics And Preventive Dentistry Sri Sai College Of Dental Surgery 1-2-64 Kothrepally opposite Shiv Sagar Lake Vikarabad
501102.
Department Of Pedodontics And Preventive Dentistry Sri Sai College Of Dental Surgery 1-2-64 Kothrepally opposite Shiv Sagar Lake Vikarabad
501102.
Hyderabad
TELANGANA
501102
India |
| Phone |
9885998842 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
drziamohammad@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Bipin BhargavK |
| Designation |
Post Graduate Student |
| Affiliation |
Sri Sai College Of Dental Surgery. |
| Address |
Department Of Pedodontics And Preventive Dentistry Sri Sai College Of Dental Surgery 1-2-64 Kothrepally opposite Shiv Sagar Lake Vikarabad
501102.
Department Of Pedodontics And Preventive Dentistry Sri Sai College Of Dental Surgery 1-2-64 Kothrepally opposite Shiv Sagar Lake Vikarabad
501102.
Hyderabad
TELANGANA
501101
India |
| Phone |
8886773434 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
bipinbhargav06@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Dr Bipin Bhargav K |
| Address |
Department Of Pedodontics And Preventive Dentistry Sri Sai College Of Dental Surgery 1-2-64 Kothrepally opposite Shiv Sagar Lake Vikarabad
501102
Hyderabad
TELANGANA
501102 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Self] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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| Name |
Address |
| NIL |
NIL |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Bipin BhargavK |
Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery |
Department Of Pedodontics And Preventive Dentistry Sri Sai College Of Dental Surgery 1-2-64 Kothrepally opposite Shiv Sagar Lake Vikarabad
501102
Hyderabad
TELANGANA
501102
Hyderabad
TELANGANA |
8886773434
bipinbhargav06@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| INSTITUTIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE 2022-23 Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery. |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
healthy individual with no systemic conditions |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
AV+P – a combination of Audio-Visual Aids and Pamphlets |
This study evaluated four methods of oral hygiene motivation in children for 8 weeks, using disclosing agents to assess plaque levels before and after intervention.
It compared traditional pamphlet-based education, WhatsApp-based audiovisual e-learning, chairside instruction by dental professionals, and a combination of WhatsApp and pamphlets.
Pamphlets offered a tangible reference, while WhatsApp reminders provided continuous multimedia reinforcement.
Their combination addressed diverse learning preferences, enhancing engagement and motivation.
Disclosing agents served as visual tools to identify plaque and encourage better brushing, though their motivational role is underexplored.
The study aimed to determine the most effective single or combined method for improving children’s oral hygiene.
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| Comparator Agent |
CM – Chairside Motivation. |
Chairside motivation involves direct, face-to-face interaction between the dentist and child during clinical visits.
It enables personalized instruction, immediate feedback, and correction of brushing techniques.
Clinicians use models or mirrors to demonstrate oral hygiene practices and address individual challenges.
This method helps build rapport, enhancing the child’s understanding and compliance.
The one-on-one approach fosters trust and allows tailored guidance based on the child’s oral condition.
As a result, it is highly effective in initiating and reinforcing positive behavior change |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
6.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
12.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Children aged 6 to 12 years.
Healthy children with no systemic illness.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Children who require special health care need.
Children who require pharmacological behavior guidance technique.
Children without parental consent.
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| All four methods improved oral hygiene in children over 8 weeks. Audiovisual aids, especially via WhatsApp, were most effective. Pamphlets were less engaging, while chairside guidance offered real-time feedback. The AV + pamphlet combo showed the best results, supporting blended approaches. |
8 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="160"
Sample Size from India="160"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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18/10/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="2"
Months="0"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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Oral Hygiene is of paramount importance for the preservation of oral health. Dental plaque is a common problem that occurs in patients of different age groups. One of the main causes of dental plaque is improper brushing and poor oral hygiene which is a source of challenge for the pediatric dentist. In children, due to avoidance of personal dental care it significantly impacts dental health and oral hygiene. Several clinical frameworks have been developed to foster behavior change, such as motivational interviewing, oral hygiene education programs, parental education for awareness regarding oral health maintenance. However, two obstacles can be identified. Firstly, the sustainability of oral hygiene education (OHE), which the patients receive during the consultation. Secondly reinforcement over a period is difficult, thus leading to relapse. |