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NCT07115433

Effectiveness of School-based Oral Health Intervention for Children

Sponsor: Universiti Putra Malaysia

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Summary

Schools provide an ideal setting for early interventions. Evidence suggests that educational programs incorporating behavioural change theories can improve oral hygiene practices and clinical outcomes. A School-Based Oral Health Promotion Program on Oral Health Practices, Behaviour, Self-Efficacy, and Clinical Outcomes Among Primary School Children for six months, while the control group will receive no intervention, only routine care.

Official title: Effectiveness of a School-Based Oral Health Promotion Program on Oral Health Practices, Behaviour, Self-Efficacy, and Clinical Outcomes Among Primary School Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

6 Years - 8 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

600

Start Date

2025-08-05

Completion Date

2026-02-10

Last Updated

2025-08-11

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Conditions

Oral Health

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

School-Based Oral Health Promotion Program

Arm Description: The oral health promotion intervention will be implemented through weekly interactive sessions lasting 30-40 minutes over a period of six months. These sessions, conducted by trained dental educators and teachers, will use animations, storytelling, demonstrations, and role-plays to teach proper toothbrushing, the importance of fluoride toothpaste, healthy eating habits, and the need for regular dental visits. Children will participate in supervised toothbrushing once a week, supported by peer ambassadors who reinforce daily practices. Educational leaflets and videos will engage parents, while posters in classrooms serve as reminders. Follow-up assessments, including questionnaires and clinical indices, will be conducted at six months.

Locations (3)

Saleem ullah fahmi school baqai Medical complex gharo

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Saleem ullah fahmi memorial school unit 1

Karachi, Pakistan

Saleem ullah fahmi school Khuda ki basti