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Manus AI-Assisted Orthodontic Education and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life
Sponsor: University of Malaya
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether adding artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted education to standard orthodontic education can improve quality of life in adults starting treatment with fixed braces. Specifically, the study aims to find out whether AI-assisted education can improve how oral health affects participants' daily activities and how participants feel about the appearance of their teeth and smile. To answer these questions, researchers will compare participants who receive standard orthodontic education with those who receive the same education plus access to a Manus-based AI chatbot for 6 months. All participants will receive standard education about caring for their teeth and braces during treatment and will complete questionnaires at the start of the study, after 3 months, and after 6 months. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups, and those in the AI-assisted education group will also use the chatbot during the 6-month study period. By comparing the two groups over time, the researchers will assess whether adding AI support provides extra benefits during orthodontic treatment.
Official title: A Randomised Clinical Trial to Assess the Use of a Manus-Assisted Artificial Intelligence-Based Education Model for Orthodontic Patients in Improving Their Oral Health-Related Quality of Life During Treatment Compared With Conventional Education Method
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
230
Start Date
2026-10-01
Completion Date
2027-07-15
Last Updated
2026-09-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Conventional Orthodontic Education
Participants will receive a standardized conventional orthodontic education package covering oral hygiene, brushing and interdental cleaning, care of fixed orthodontic appliances, dietary advice, management of common orthodontic discomfort, and appointment-related guidance.
Manus AI-Assisted Orthodontic Education
Participants in the AI-assisted education group will receive access to a Manus-based orthodontic education chatbot for 6 months in addition to conventional orthodontic education. The chatbot provides educational support for routine orthodontic questions, including oral hygiene, appliance care, dietary advice, and common treatment-related discomfort. It does not provide diagnosis, treatment planning, or clinical decision-making.