A Digital Intervention to Improve Oral Health Practices (NCT07139561) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Digital Intervention to Improve Oral Health Practices
Pakistan800 participantsStarted 2025-08-18
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates a 16-week parent-focused digital intervention to improve oral health practices in children aged 6-10 through daily reminders, quizzes, challenges, gamification, and behavior tracking, supported by an optional moderated WhatsApp group for peer engagement and motivation.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Parents or primary caregivers of children aged 6-10 years.
* Child must be free from major systemic illnesses or developmental disabilities that could interfere with oral hygiene practices.
* Parent/caregiver owns a smartphone with access to WhatsApp or similar digital platform.
* Ability to read or understand Urdu or English instructions.
* Willingness to participate for the full 12-week duration and provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children with serious medical conditions (e.g., immunodeficiency, congenital anomalies) that may affect oral health.
* Parents or children currently enrolled in another oral health education or digital intervention program.
* Children who have received professional oral health education or structured interventions within the past 4 months.
* Parents/caregivers unwilling or unable to comply with digital reporting and participation requirements.
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.