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Effectiveness of Medical Coaching in Enhancing Periodontal Health and Lifestyle

NCT06887946 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 64

Last updated 2025-03-25

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that adversely influences the supporting tissues of the teeth. It is primarily characterized by the accumulation of bacterial plaque and the host immune response. Traditional periodontal therapy emphasizes the central roles of both oral hygiene education and risk factor management; however, maintaining a long-term optimal behavioral compliance remains challenging.

The purpose of this Randomized Controlled Trial is to assess how effective is Medical Coaching on Oral Health (MCOH) in improving plaque control (PCR) and gingival health (GBI) in patients with periodontitis after one month, in comparison to traditional oral hygiene instructions (OHI).

Conditions

  • Periodontitis

Interventions

OTHER

Medical couching and traditional

The control group received traditional OHI using the tell-show-do method, which was personalized based on the individual PCR and GBI. The recommendations were tailored to each participant, based on personalized instructions to improve plaque control, decrease of gingival inflammation and facilitate optimal patient compliance, contributing to oral hygiene performance. The intervention group was actively engaged in an iterative, collaborative process, based on the following steps: Definition of the goals of oral hygiene and lifestyle styles according to the SMART model (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely):

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Bari Aldo Moro

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Giuseppe D'Albis Dr, DDS · University of Bari Aldo Moro

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Model
SEQUENTIAL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-01
Primary Completion
2025-03-01
Completion
2025-03-15

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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