Comparing two methods for assessing caries risk in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two different approaches to caries risk assessment in children aged 7 to 11 years. One group will receive treatment based on a detailed, individualized risk assessment, while the other will be treated based solely on their dental caries history. The study will involve approximately 250 children from the Children's Clinic of the Faculty of Dentistry at the Federal University of Pelotas, monitored over a two-year period. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatment strategies, and their outcomes will be compared to determine which method is more effective.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals aged 7 years months to 11 years;
* Children seeking dental treatment at the Pediatric dentistry university clinic in Pelotas (UFPel)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Medical and/or behavioral conditions that requires special considerations regarding management/treatment of the child

Where it's running

• Graduate Program in Dentistry
  Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Marina S Azevedo, PhD
• Email: marinasazevedo@gmail.com
• Phone: 555332602830

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.