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Motivational Interviewing to Improve Oral Hygiene in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients
NCT07164989 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study is being conducted to explore how motivational interviewing (MI), A patient-centered counseling method, can help improve oral health awareness and practices in adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment. Adolescents often struggle to maintain good oral hygiene during orthodontic care, which can lead to complications such as gum disease, tooth decay, and poor treatment outcomes. Participants in this study will receive brief, structured conversations focused on encouraging them to set goals and take responsibility for their oral health. These interviews are designed to be non-judgmental and supportive, helping the participants explore their own motivations for keeping their teeth and gums healthy during braces treatment. The study will take place at a pediatric dentistry clinic and will involve adolescents aged approximately 14 to 19 who are receiving orthodontic care. The goal is to assess whether this type of communication improves their oral hygiene behaviors and outcomes compared to standard oral health education. Findings from this research may help pediatric dentists and orthodontists improve how they engage adolescent patients in taking care of their oral health.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Motivational Interviewing-Based Counseling
- BEHAVIORAL Standard Oral Health Education
Study Locations (1)
Alabama
- UAB School of Dentistry/ Department of Pediatric Dentistry — Birmingham
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-28 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-07-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07164989
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07164989 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,315 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 6 conditions, with Gingivitis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Motivational Interviewing-Based Counseling is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT07164989 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Alabama. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07164989 about?
NCT07164989 is a clinical study titled "Motivational Interviewing to Improve Oral Hygiene in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients". This study is being conducted to explore how motivational interviewing (MI), A patient-centered counseling method, can help improve oral health awareness and practices in adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment. Adolescents often struggle to maintain good oral hygiene during orthodontic care, w...
What is the current status of trial NCT07164989?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2025-10-28. Estimated completion is 2026-07-31.
What conditions does trial NCT07164989 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Gingivitis, DMFT Index, Dental Plaque Index, Oral Hygiene Education Methods, Oral Hygiene Reinforcement During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07164989?
The interventions under investigation include: Motivational Interviewing-Based Counseling (BEHAVIORAL), Standard Oral Health Education (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07164989?
This trial is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,315 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT07164989 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Alabama. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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