Dental health in children with specific learning disabilities

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 observational study will perform clinical dental exams on children aged 7–12 with specific learning disabilities and compare results to healthy controls. Assessments will include dmft/DMFT, ICDAS II, Plaque Index, and Gingival Index, along with questionnaires on oral hygiene, diet, and parental supervision during brushing. The goal is to characterize dental caries and oral hygiene status and identify potential differences between groups. Data will be collected at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Dentistry in Alanya, Turkey. Written consent from a parent or guardian is required for participation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children aged 7-12 years
* For the study group: diagnosis of specific learning disorder (SLD) confirmed by a psychiatrist
* For the control group: confirmed healthy with no psychiatric diagnosis by a psychiatrist
* Written informed consent obtained from the parent or guardian

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children with additional psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disability)
* Children with systemic disease or physical disability that may prevent participation in the study

Where it's running

• Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Dentistry
  Alanya, Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Gül Keskin, Associate Professor, DDS, PhD
• Email: gul.keskin@alanya.edu.tr
• Phone: +90 242 510 61 40

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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.