Avatar-assisted Pre- and Post-operative Information Following Surgical Removal of a Mandibular Third Molar.
September 3, 2026 updated by: Thomas Starch-Jensen, DDS, Aalborg University Hospital
Avatar-assisted Pre- and Post-operative Information Following Surgical Removal of a Mandibular Third Molar. A Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study assess the efficacy of digital avatar-assisted pre- and post-operative information against nurse-led oral and written information following SRM3 including an analysis of potential risk factors associated with impaired convalescent
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Detailed Description
This study assess the efficacy of digital avatar-assisted pre- and post-operative information against nurse-led oral and written information following SRM3 including an analysis of potential risk factors associated with impaired convalescent
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
50
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
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North Denmark
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Aalborg, North Denmark, Denmark, 9000
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- A partially or totally impacted mandibular third molar.
- Indication for surgical removal of a mandibular third molar.
- Age between 18-80.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous surgical removal of mandibular third molar.
- Indication for other surgical interventions within the oral cavity including upper third molar removal in conjunction with surgical removal of mandibular third molar.
- Infection and inflammatory symptoms in the oral cavity at the time of surgical removal of mandibular third molar.
- Medication with antiresorptive agents or daily analgesics.
- ASA score 3 or above.
- Reduced bone healing capacity due to severe anemia, hypothyroidism, or poor nutrition.
- Previous radiotherapy for head and neck cancer.
- Psychological disease.
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
- Allocation: N/A
- Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Avatar-assisted pre- and post-operative information
Pre- and postoperative information is provided by an avatar following surgical removal of mandibular third molar
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Standardized pre- and postoperative information will be provided by Avatar-assisted or nurse-led following surgical removal of an mandibular third molar
Other Names:
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Confidence with the pre- and post-operative information
Time Frame: 1. prior to surgical removal of a mandibular third molar
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Confidence with the pre- and post-operative information following surgical removal of an mandibular third molar was assessed by a 7-item questionnaire.
Response format was yes/no or by visuel analoque scale (0 = not satisfied to 100 = extremely satisfied).
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1. prior to surgical removal of a mandibular third molar
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Confidence with the pre- and post-operative information
Time Frame: Confidence with the pre- and post-operative information will be assessed prior to and immediately after surgical removal of an mandibular third molar
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Confidence with the pre- and post-operative information with the pre- and postoperative information will be assessed by validated questionnaire
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Confidence with the pre- and post-operative information will be assessed prior to and immediately after surgical removal of an mandibular third molar
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Publications and helpful links
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General Publications
- Author
Study record dates
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
October 1, 2024
Primary Completion (Actual)
May 30, 2025
Study Completion (Actual)
August 24, 2026
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
August 24, 2026
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
September 3, 2026
First Posted (Actual)
September 4, 2026
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
September 4, 2026
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
September 3, 2026
Last Verified
September 1, 2026
More Information
Terms related to this study
Other Study ID Numbers
- Avatar
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
NO
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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