CompletedNot Applicable

A Protocol to Streamline Dental Care in Autistic Children

Italy170 participantsStarted 2019-01-01

Plain-language summary

The investigators aim at creating a dedicated pathway to allow accessibility to dental care for ASD children within a hospital Dentistry Department, in order to diminish the need for general anesthesia. Visual pedagogy, parent training, a strict schedule for appointments (every two months) spanning over three years and longer duration of dedicated examination are set up for a group of ASD children, whose behavior is compared to that of children seen one or twice a year.

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 13 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 4 to 13 years old at the beginning of the treatment, * Diagnosis: formally diagnosed by a Neuro-psychiatrist and recognized by authorities (for school support) as having Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), possibly also in the frame of genetic syndromes, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), a diagnosis present in DSM 4 and merged to ASD in DSM 5. Exclusion Criteria: * Age outside the selected range * additional diseases, preventing autonomous oral hygiene (e.g., motor diseases), * for the Treated Group: familiarity with dental treatments (possible one or few visits in the past, but not on a regular base)

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

Collaboration

Timeframe: Change in degree of collaboration from baseline at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 months.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05553262

SponsorUniversity of Padova

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-31

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