Impact of Visual Stimuli on Pediatric Oral Hygiene Performance (NCT07150429) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Impact of Visual Stimuli on Pediatric Oral Hygiene Performance
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2024-07-16
Plain-language summary
In the present study, children aged 7 to 14 will receive verbal and active (hands-on) oral hygiene education. The education will be delivered in three different formats:
Education supported with positive visual aids (images of healthy teeth),
Education supported with negative visual aids (images of decayed or unhealthy teeth),
Verbal and active education only (control group).
These visual aids are intended to demonstrate the potential positive and negative outcomes of tooth brushing behavior.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of these different visual motivational tools approaches on children's oral hygiene performance.
To achieve this, the children's dental plaque levels and halitosis scores will be measured before the education, one week after, and one month after. These procedures are quick, painless, and non-invasive.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 14 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* (1) children who had not previously received oral hygiene education, (2) children with carious lesions scored no higher than 4 on the ICDAS scale, and (3) systemically healthy children between the ages of 7 and 14. The study population consisted of male children, as well as female children who had not yet reached menarche.
Exclusion Criteria:
* (1) Children who declined to participate in the study, (2) girls who had reached menarche, (3)children with systemic disorders, and (4) children with presenting with intraoral conditions such as defective restorations that could facilitate plaque retention.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Dental plaque score
Timeframe: From baseline to 1st week and 1st month after the treatment
2
Halitosis score
Timeframe: From baseline to 1st week and 1st month after the treatment