Understanding how different parts of dental care interventions affect children's oral health
Official title: Modeling Causal Effects of Components of Bundled Interventions with Application to a Multilevel Dental Caries Clinical Trial
Funded at Case Western Reserve University · NIH-10949695 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different parts of dental care for kids aged 0-11 work together to keep their smiles healthy, so we can find the best ways to help them have great oral health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $161,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R03DE034006-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10949695 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 who are receiving dental care interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 0-11 years or those not undergoing dental interventions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop new statistical methods to analyze the effects of various components in bundled dental care interventions for children. By focusing on children aged 0-11, the study will explore how different elements of dental treatments work together and individually to improve oral health outcomes. The researchers will use advanced statistical techniques to assess the impact of these interventions, ensuring that the findings can help optimize dental care practices. This approach will involve simulations and rigorous analysis to provide clear insights into the effectiveness of each component of care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective dental care strategies that improve children's oral health and reduce dental decay.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using statistical methods to analyze complex interventions, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Albert, Jeffrey M — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Albert, Jeffrey M
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.