Plain-English translation of NCT07470437 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether having a dedicated support worker — called a 'link worker' — can help people with serious mental health conditions get to the dentist regularly. Many people with mental illness struggle to access dental care, even though oral health is important for overall wellbeing. The trial will compare people who receive this extra support with those who receive their usual mental health care alone.
People with serious mental health conditions often miss dental appointments and have worse oral health than the general population. There are few proven strategies to help this group access dental care, so this trial aims to create the first evidence-based approach to closing this gap.
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If you join this trial, you will be randomly assigned to either receive your usual mental health care, or your usual care plus six support sessions with a link worker over nine months. The link worker will help you overcome practical and emotional barriers to visiting the dentist — for example, helping with transportation, managing anxiety, or explaining what to expect. You will also meet with research staff at the start and after nine months to complete health and wellbeing assessments.
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