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ClinicalTrials.gov ID

NCT07139561

Lead Sponsor

Universiti Putra MalaysiaOTHER

Overall Status

Not yet recruiting

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

Not Applicable

Enrollment

800Estimated

Last Update Posted

Aug 24, 2025Actual

Start Date

Aug 18, 2025Estimated

Primary Completion Date

Feb 15, 2026Estimated

Completion Date

Feb 18, 2026Estimated

Official Title

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

Brief 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.

Detailed Description

The intervention includes daily reminders with two brushing cues and one snack tip to reinforce habits. Weekly quizzes with 3-5 questions assess knowledge, while photo/video tasks such as "Show your foam smile" or "Healthy lunchbox challenge" keep engagement high. Gamification features badges for streaks like a 7-day brushing badge or snack swap champion. Parents track brushing, flossing, and snack swaps via a 1-tap tracker, supported by an optional moderated WhatsApp group.

• Digital Intervention
• Oral Health Behavior Change

• Oral Health in Hands - Parent Digital Program

Ages Eligible for Study

Child (0-17)

Sexes Eligible for Study

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Parents or primary caregivers of children aged 6-10 years.
• Child must be free from major systemic illnesses or developmental disabilities that could interfere with oral hygiene practices.
• Parent/caregiver owns a smartphone with access to WhatsApp or similar digital platform.
• Ability to read or understand Urdu or English instructions.
• Willingness to participate for the full 12-week duration and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with serious medical conditions (e.g., immunodeficiency, congenital anomalies) that may affect oral health.
• Parents or children currently enrolled in another oral health education or digital intervention program.
• Children who have received professional oral health education or structured interventions within the past 4 months.
• Parents/caregivers unwilling or unable to comply with digital reporting and participation requirements.

Primary Purpose

Health Services Research

Allocation

Randomized

Interventional Model

Parallel Assignment

Masking

Double

Lead Sponsor

Universiti Putra MalaysiaOTHER

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