Caries Cognition and Identification in Adults (NCT03108586) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Caries Cognition and Identification in Adults
Brazil185 participantsStarted 2016-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study will evaluate the effect of the International Dental Federation (FDI) criteria, compared to CARS (Caries Associated with Restorations or Sealants) detection criteria for evaluation of caries lesions around restorations in permanent teeth, in the outcomes related to oral health of adults, in a randomized clinical trial.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients seeking dental treatment at the School of Dentistry;
* Age between 18 and 60 years;
* Patients who present at least one restoration of composite resin or amalgam to posterior and/or anterior teeth.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who refuse to participate in the research;
* Patients included in other surveys that involve restorations or are in systematic attendance at another clinic or service;
* Patients who present systemic conditions or chronic diseases that require differentiated care and follow-up - these will be referred to the specific services available at the Faculty of Dentistry;
* Patients who reside in other locations and who can not return for periodic follow-up of the interventions.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change from baseline in number of surfaces restored requiring new intervention