Effectiveness of Single and Dual Silver Fluoride Application (NCT07658690) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 3
Effectiveness of Single and Dual Silver Fluoride Application
Malaysia138 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
This is a community-based, parallel-group, double-blinded randomised controlled trial aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of single and dual applications of 38% Silver Fluoride (SF) in arresting dentinal caries among Malaysian preschool children aged 4 to 6 years.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
i) Does dual application of 38% Silver Fluoride differ from single application in arresting dentinal caries lesions after 6 months? ii) How does SF application influence oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among preschool children, as measured by the Malay-ECOHIS questionnaire? iii) Is there a correlation between caries arrest and changes in Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) measured using the Malay-ECOHIS questionnaire?
Researchers will compare children receiving a single application of 38% Silver Fluoride with those receiving dual applications to determine whether more frequent application improves caries arrest outcomes.
Participants will:
i) Undergo oral examination for assessment of dentinal caries using ICDAS criteria.
ii) Receive 38% Silver Fluoride application at baseline, with the dual-application group receiving an additional application at 3 months.
iii) Attend follow-up assessments at 3 and 6 months to evaluate caries arrest status.
iv) Have parents or guardians complete the Malay-ECOHIS questionnaire to assess changes in OHRQoL.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 6 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Children aged 4-6 years enrolled in selected preschools.
. Presence of at least one active dentinal caries lesion.
. Parental or guardian consent obtained.
. Asymptomatic cavitated dentine carious lesions in primary teeth.
. Parents/caregivers who understand the Malay language.
Exclusion criteria
. Clinical signs or symptoms of irreversible pulpitis or dental abscess/fistula.
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
Caries arrest at tooth surface level
Timeframe: 6 months
2
Proportion of arrested lesions
Timeframe: 6 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07658690
SponsorUniversity of Malaya
Sponsor typeOTHER
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Primary completion2027-09
Contact for this trial
Nor Azlida Mohd Nor (Associate Prof), BDS, MSc, PhD