Effect of Artificial Intelligence-Generated WhatsApp Reminders Compared to No Reminders on Oral Health Among Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Enrollment
- 60
- Primary Endpoint
- White Spot Lesion in the oral cavity
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of artificial intelligence-generated WhatsApp reminders on improving oral hygiene practices among individuals aged 20-40 years visiting the periodontal clinic at El-Qasr El-Ainy Dental Hospital. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive health education followed by AI-generated WhatsApp reminders over a 3-month period or to a control group receiving health education only. The primary outcome is the presence of white spot lesions, assessed using the modified Gorelick White Spot Lesion (WSL) index. Secondary outcomes include the presence of dental plaque, measured by the Plaque Index (PI). This study seeks to determine whether AI-generated reminders can enhance oral hygiene adherence compared to standard health education alone.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- Double (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking Description
To maintain blinding in my study, I will implement the following steps:
Supervisor-Managed Allocation: My supervisor will independently assign participants to either the intervention or control group. Each participant will receive a unique code corresponding to their group assignment, ensuring I remain unaware of their allocation.
Automated Messaging System: I will set up an automated system to send WhatsApp reminders based on the codes assigned. This system will operate without revealing to me which participants receive the messages, preserving the blinding.
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 20 Years to 40 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Received a non-surgical periodontal treatment and oral hygiene instructions.
- •Own a smartphone with WhatsApp installed.
- •Willing and able to provide informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Individuals with pre-existing oral health conditions requiring specialized care.
- •Patients who received surgical periodontal interventions.
- •Participation in another oral health or diet-related study.
- •Individuals who do not use WhatsApp or are unwilling to receive messages through the platform.
Arms & Interventions
Health Education followed by Whatsapp AI-Generated Reminders Group
This arm will receive oral health education followed by Whatsapp AI-generated text messages as reminders design to motivate, uplift self efficacy and remind individuals to practice good oral hygiene measures over the course of 3 months.
Intervention: Health education followed by AI-generated Whatsapp reminders (Behavioral)
Health Education followed by Whatsapp AI-Generated Reminders Group
This arm will receive oral health education followed by Whatsapp AI-generated text messages as reminders design to motivate, uplift self efficacy and remind individuals to practice good oral hygiene measures over the course of 3 months.
Intervention: Oral Health Education (Behavioral)
Health Education Only
This group will receive personal health education session only.
Intervention: Oral Health Education (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
White Spot Lesion in the oral cavity
Time Frame: 3 Months
Presence of white spot lesions which will be measured by the modified Gorelick WSL index (Gorelick et al., 1982) which uses categorical scoring system from 0-3.
Secondary Outcomes
- Presence of Plaque(3 Months)
Investigators
Mohamed Mostafa Kamel
Principle Investigator
Cairo University