Examining Oral Health in Children at Risk of Maltreatment

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 aims to enhance understanding of the oral health needs of children enrolled at Children's Advocacy Centers (CAC) by analyzing retrospective dental records. It seeks to identify oral indicators of child maltreatment and assess the necessity for trauma-sensitive dental treatment and follow-up care. The study will also evaluate the effectiveness of interdisciplinary collaboration between CAC, Child Welfare Services, and Public Dental Health Services. By utilizing existing dental records, the study aims to gather valuable insights without imposing additional burdens on the children and their families.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children enrolled at CAC
* Control group matched by age and gender

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children with developmental disorders that affect oral health
* Children with mental retardation

Where it's running

• Oral Health Centre of Expertice Western Norway
  Bergen, Vestland, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ingfrid Vaksdal Brattabø, PhD — Oral Health Centre of Expertice, Western Norway
• Study coordinator: Ingfrid Vaksdal Brattabø, PhD
• Email: ingfrid.vaksdal.brattabo@vlfk.no
• Phone: +47 92487155

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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.