Impact of Digital Oral Health Educational Program on a Group of Geriatrics Oral Health and Quality of Life Compared to Standard Oral Health Educational Program in Egypt

NCT07083414 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: Edu. Program
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of a digital oral health education program on the oral health status and quality of life for geriatric populations compared to standard oral health education in Egypt.

Conditions

Oral Health Self-efficacy; Healthy Participants Study

Keywords

Educational program; Oral health program; Quality of life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Dental plaque

  It measures the thickness of dental plaque at the gingival area by using dental mirror and pen light then score ranging from to per tooth surface. 0= absence of microbial plaque 1. thin film of microbial plaque along the free gingival margin 2. moderate accumulation with plaque in sulcus 3. large amount of plaque in sulcus or pocket along with free gingival margin

  Assessed at baseline and after 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• General oral health status (WHO oral health assessment form for adult, 2013)

  Assessed at baseline and after 6 months

Other Outcomes (1)

• Oral health- related quality of life

  Assessed at baseline and after 6 months

Study Arms (2)

elderly participant will receive digital educational oral health program.

EXPERIMENTAL

The digital oral health educational program will be through 6 months and follow up 3 times every 1.5 months through this period. The content will focus on age-related oral health changes, oral hygiene practices, denture care, and disease prevention.

Device: elderly participant will receive digital educational oral health program.

elderly participant will receive the standard oral health education in geriatric institution.

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in the control group will receive standard oral health information. No education sessions will be conducted during the 6 months till the final assessment. However, after the final assessment at 6 months, the control group will be offered access to the digital educational program.

Other: elderly participant will receive the standard oral health education in geriatric institution.

Interventions

elderly participant will receive digital educational oral health program. DEVICE

* Digital 3D Model Video: A custom-designed 3D animated video illustrating proper tooth brushing techniques tailored for elderly individuals, as well as comprehensive guidance on denture care. * Written Educational Materials: Printed resources including posters and flyers that provide key messages and visual demonstrations related to maintaining good oral hygiene practices. * PowerPoint Presentations and Educational Videos: Visual and audiovisual materials focusing on the importance of balanced nutrition in maintaining oral and general health, and early detection of oral cancer, including risk factors, signs, and recommended screening practices. * Hands-on Brushing Technique Training: Practical sessions utilizing dental cast models to demonstrate and allow participants to practice effective brushing techniques under supervision.

Also known as: Digital oral health educational program

elderly participant will receive digital educational oral health program.

elderly participant will receive the standard oral health education in geriatric institution. OTHER

The use of traditional health promotion materials, such as leaflets and posters, remains valuable in community settings. These tools are cost-effective, easy to produce, and continue to serve as effective educational resources for adults, including the elderly. Participants in the control group will receive standard oral health information. No education sessions will be conducted during the 6 months till the final assessment. However, after the final assessment at 6 months, the control group will be offered access to the digital educational program.

Also known as: Standard oral health educational program

elderly participant will receive the standard oral health education in geriatric institution.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Old age population above years old.
• Participants who is willing to confirm consent for the educational program and assessment.
• Participants without disability that interfere during communication.

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with palliative care and rehabilitation ward, presence of mental disorder, had dangerous communicable disease.
• Participants who refused to participate.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Central Study Contacts

Weam abdelhamid elshoura

CONTACT

01200003845; Weam.abdelhamid@dentistry.cu.edu.eg

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: The principal investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 16, 2025
• First Posted: July 24, 2025
• Study Start: December 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 15, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 15, 2026
• Last Updated: July 28, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share