Effect of Nutrition and Oral Hygiene Education Using Telehealth on Diet Diversity, Nutrition Lite… (NCT05860829) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Nutrition and Oral Hygiene Education Using Telehealth on Diet Diversity, Nutrition Literacy and Oral Hygiene Practices in Children With Autism: A Mixed-method Study
Pakistan123 participantsStarted 2023-05-23
Plain-language summary
The goal of this interventional study is to assess the knowledge of caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) regarding oral and nutritional health and the burdens they encounter in dealing and caring for these children. The main aims to answer are:
Educating caregivers on
* Diet diversities
* Improving oral health habits Participants will have to
* Fill questionnaires
* Undergo educational sessions
* Fill post education questionnaires Researchers will compare pre and post educational questionnaires to see if the intervention makes a difference.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Caregivers of Children (5-18 years) with Autism enrolled in Autistic or specialized Schools.
. Caregivers able to communicate in English or Urdu or Sindhi.
. Caregiver of one child with Autism.
. Caregivers with smartphone/laptop/IPhone and internet facility.
Exclusion criteria
. Caregiver of child with Autism living with any known food allergies.
. Caregiver of child with Autism enrolled in any other trial.
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
Effect of nutrition education on nutrition literacy
Timeframe: Including pre test, intervention and post test - will require 6 months (roughly).
2
Effect of nutrition education on diet diversity
Timeframe: Including pre test, intervention and post test - will require 6 months (roughly).
3
Effect of oral hygiene education on oral hygiene practices.
Timeframe: Including pre test, intervention and post test - will require 6 months (roughly).