Analysis of Oral Health of Students and Former Students of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at the University of São Paulo.
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Oral Health. Basic parameters: 18 years — 60 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Brazil
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Analysis of Oral Health of Students and Former Students of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at the University of São Paulo: A Cohort Study
Overview
This study aims to evaluate oral and systemic health conditions among students and former students of undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the University of São Paulo over five years. The primary focus is to understand how oral health impacts academic performance and attendance, providing insights for health promotion strategies within the university community.
Detailed description
The study employs a prospective cohort design to explore multiple health-related outcomes, including periodontal health, oral health literacy, and the prevalence of caries. The data collected will also examine social and behavioral predictors of oral health, such as dietary habits, stress, and use of substances like tobacco and electronic cigarettes.
Primary outcome measures
- Plaque index [Time frame: through study completion, an average of 5 years]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- 1\. Current and former undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University of São Paulo.
Exclusion criteria
- 1\. Individuals who do not consent to participate.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Brazil · 1 center
- Faculdade de Odontologia da USP — São Paulo
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06853639 · FOUSP Cohort study