Development of A Self-Assessment Tool for Personalized Preventive Periodontal Care Among the Saudi Population Using Semi-Supervised Learning

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversiti Sains Malaysia

About this trial

This observational study will collect labeled data to assess the accuracy of an online periodontal self-assessment tool in adults. Participants will complete the questionnaire and then undergo a clinical periodontal examination during the same visit. The study will compare questionnaire-based results with clinical examination results to evaluate diagnostic accuracy and agreement.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adult aged 18 years or older

Able to read and understand the study information and provide informed consent

Able to complete the online questionnaire independently (on a smartphone/tablet/computer)

Willing to undergo a same-visit clinical periodontal examination

Disqualifiers

Completely edentulous (no natural teeth)

Currently undergoing active periodontal treatment (e.g., scaling and root planing) or received periodontal therapy within the past [6 months]

Took systemic antibiotics within the past [3 months]

Unable to complete the questionnaire or examination due to cognitive impairment, severe illness, or communication barriers that prevent informed consent

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Online periodontal self-assessment questionnaire and clinical periodontal examination (reference standard)

Treatment groups

No treatment groups listed

Sponsors and collaborators