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Effect of Oral Health Educational Program on the Oral Health Related Quality of Life in a Group of Children with Chronic Kidney Disease
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
Children with CKD are at higher risk for poor oral health28 due to factors such as compromised immunity, medication side effects, and dietary restrictions. Poor oral health can lead to pain, infection, and difficulties in eating and speaking, which in turn negatively affects their quality of life. This study is designed to address this gap by exploring how an oral health educational program could improve the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in this group.
Official title: Effect of Oral Health Educational Program on the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in a Group of Children with Chronic Kidney Disease: a Before and After Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-06-15
Completion Date
2025-09-15
Last Updated
2025-03-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Oral Health Educational Program
Providing the children with an educational program through a data show presentation when and how to brush their teeth, causes of dental caries and how to prevent its occurrence. A flyer will be distributed including simple language about preventive measure of dental caries and schedule of teeth brushing to ensure retention of information.
Locations (1)
Cairo Unversity
Giza, Egypt