Impact of Maternal Mental Health on the Oral Health Status and Oral Health-related Quality of Lif… (NCT05753423) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Maternal Mental Health on the Oral Health Status and Oral Health-related Quality of Life of Their Children
Egypt262 participantsStarted 2022-05-08
Plain-language summary
Dental caries is a complex multifactorial disease that is strongly related to and influenced by the children's dietary habits, sugar intake, salivary flow, salivary fluoride level, and preventive behaviors. Based on the literature, other factors can affect child dental caries including the influence of social factors, such as the family environment. To avoid suffering from dental caries, preventive oral hygiene practices beginning in childhood are crucial. However, parents are the primary providers of oral health care for their children and they generally play a pivotal role in the overall health and oral health of both children and adolescents. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the impact of maternal mental health in the form of depression, anxiety, or stress and their perceived social support on the oral health status and OHRQoL of their children.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 5 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Egyptian mothers.
* Preschool children of both sexes aged (3-5 years who have a full set of primary dentition).
* Healthy children with no long-term medications, and with no physical, learning, or mental disabilities.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Mothers who do not consent to participate in the study (either for themselves or for their children)
* Mothers with any diagnosed mental disorders.
* Pregnant mothers or mothers who delivered within the last year.
* Mothers with any diagnosed physical disabilities.
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
1
The presence of maternal mental issue in the form of depression, anxiety, or stress
Timeframe: 1 year
2
The caries experience of their children (aged 3-5 years)
Timeframe: 1 year
3
The oral hygiene status of their children (aged 3-5 years)
Timeframe: 1 year
4
Oral health-related quality of life of their children