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NCT07139561
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A Digital Intervention to Improve Oral Health Practices

Sponsor: Universiti Putra Malaysia

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Summary

This study evaluates a 16-week parent-focused digital intervention to improve oral health practices in children aged 6-10 through daily reminders, quizzes, challenges, gamification, and behavior tracking, supported by an optional moderated WhatsApp group for peer engagement and motivation.

Official title: Oral Health in Hands: A Digital Intervention to Improve Oral Health Practices in Children

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

6 Years - 10 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

800

Start Date

2025-08-18

Completion Date

2026-02-18

Last Updated

2025-08-24

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Oral Health in Hands - Parent Digital Program

The 16-week parent-focused digital intervention aims to improve oral health practices in children aged 6-10 by empowering parents through structured, engaging, and cost-effective activities. Parents receive daily reminders, including two brushing cues and one snack tip, to reinforce healthy routines. Weekly quizzes with 3-5 questions enhance knowledge retention, while interactive photo or video tasks such as "Show your foam smile" or "Healthy lunchbox challenge" promote family involvement and fun. Gamification strategies include awarding digital badges for streaks, such as the 7-day brushing badge and snack swap champion, to maintain motivation. Parents track brushing, flossing, and snack swaps using a simple 1-tap tracker, ensuring easy and consistent reporting. An optional moderated WhatsApp group provides a platform for sharing tips, photos, and encouragement, fostering a supportive peer community. The intervention combines education, habit formation, and social support to sustainab

Locations (4)

White house grammar School

Chak Number Two North Branch, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Baqai Medical complex school

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Saleem ullah fahmi memorial school unit 1

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Saleem ullah fahmi school baqai Medical complex gharo, Karachi

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan