A Digital Intervention to Improve Oral Health Practices
NCT ID: NCT07139561
Last Updated: 2025-08-24
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
800 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-08-18
2026-02-18
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Control
The control group will be given no intervention other than they will receive routinely
No interventions assigned to this group
Intervention arm
Oral Health in Hands - Parent Digital Program: 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.
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
Interventions
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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
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* 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
* 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.
6 Years
10 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Universiti Putra Malaysia
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Arshed Muhammad
PhD
Locations
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White house grammar School
Chak Seventeen, 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
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Li X, Xu ZR, Tang N, Ye C, Zhu XL, Zhou T, Zhao ZH. Effect of intervention using a messaging app on compliance and duration of treatment in orthodontic patients. Clin Oral Investig. 2016 Nov;20(8):1849-1859. doi: 10.1007/s00784-015-1662-6. Epub 2015 Dec 2.
Lee JA, Choi M, Lee SA, Jiang N. Effective behavioral intervention strategies using mobile health applications for chronic disease management: a systematic review. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak. 2018 Feb 20;18(1):12. doi: 10.1186/s12911-018-0591-0.
Machado RA, de Souza NL, Oliveira RM, Martelli Junior H, Bonan PRF. Social media and telemedicine for oral diagnosis and counselling in the COVID-19 era. Oral Oncol. 2020 Jun;105:104685. doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2020.104685. Epub 2020 Apr 10. No abstract available.
Abduljalil HS, Abuaffan AH. 'Knowledge and practice of mothers in relation to dental health of pre-school children. Adv Genet Eng. 2016;5:1-7. https://doi.org/10.4172/2169-0111.1000153.
Alqarni AA, Alfaifi HM, Aseeri NA, Gadah T, Togoo RA. Efficacy of a Self-Designed Mobile Application to Improve Child Dental Health Knowledge among Parents. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2018 Sep-Oct;8(5):424-430. doi: 10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_195_18. Epub 2018 Oct 8.
Other Identifiers
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BMU-BBC
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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