Assessing the Impact of a Social Media-Based Educational Intervention Using WhatsApp Video Messag… (NCT07363317) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessing the Impact of a Social Media-Based Educational Intervention Using WhatsApp Video Messages on Dental Caries Prevention Knowledge, Oral Hygiene Practices, and Attitudes Toward Dental Health Among Primary School Children Aged 10-12 Years in Public Schools in Cairo Governorate, Egypt: A Quasi-
Egypt150 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to learn if educational videos sent through WhatsApp can improve dental health knowledge, healthy habits, and attitudes in primary school children aged 10 to 12 years in Cairo, Egypt.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Do children who receive dental health videos through WhatsApp have better knowledge about caring for their teeth after 8 weeks compared to children who do not receive the videos?
* Do children who watch the videos brush their teeth more often and correctly, and make healthier food choices?
* Do children who watch the videos feel more positive about taking care of their teeth and visiting the dentist?
Researchers will compare children in Grade 5 who receive 6 short dental health videos through WhatsApp (one video per week for 6 weeks) to children in Grade 6 who continue their normal school activities to see if the videos lead to better knowledge, healthy habits, and more positive attitudes about dental health.
Participants will:
* Answer questions about their dental health knowledge, tooth brushing and eating habits, and feelings about dental care at the start of the study (takes about 15 to 20 minutes in a private room at school)
* Children in Grade 5 will join a WhatsApp group and receive one short video (2 to 5 minutes) each week for 6 weeks about topics like why teeth are important, how to brush teeth correctly, which foods are goo
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 10 to 12 years (Grades 5 or 6)
* Enrolled in the selected public primary school in Cairo, Egypt
* Able to understand and speak Arabic
* Parent or legal guardian provides written informed consent
* Child provides verbal assent to participate
* Child or parent has access to a smartphone with WhatsApp (for intervention group only)
* Child or parent willing to join WhatsApp group and view educational videos (for intervention group only)
* Able to complete questionnaire interview in Arabic
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children with severe cognitive or developmental disabilities that would prevent understanding questionnaire items or educational content
* Children with serious chronic medical conditions requiring intensive medical care that would interfere with study participation
* Children who are unable to attend school regularly (more than 2 days absence per week on average)
* Children who plan to transfer to another school during the study period (8 weeks)
* Children whose parents refuse consent or who refuse to provide assent
* Children currently participating in another dental health education program or clinical trial
* For intervention group: children or parents without smartphone access or unwilling to use WhatsApp
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?
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
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Change in Dental Health Knowledge Score
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and 8 weeks after baseline