Oral health program to improve dental habits in Al Lith primary school boys
The Effect Of Health Education Intervention Program In Improving Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Of Oral Health Among Male Primary School Children In Al-Lith Saudi Arabia: A Clustered Randomised Control Trial
This program will test whether brief classroom lessons and take-home materials improve oral health knowledge, attitudes, and hygiene habits in 10–11-year-old boys in Al Lith City.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 430 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 11 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Universiti Putra Malaysia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Serdang, Selangor) |
| Trial ID | NCT07009015 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a cluster randomized controlled trial conducted in four primary schools in Al Lith City enrolling about 160 boys aged 10–11. Participants will receive two interactive classroom sessions delivered by a dental care professional plus take-home educational materials, with the first session targeting knowledge and attitudes and the second focusing on behavioral skills for oral hygiene and eating habits. Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) questionnaires will be completed before the intervention, immediately after, and six months later. Data will be analyzed using SPSS with descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, One-Way ANOVA, and Generalized Estimating Equations to compare groups over time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Boys aged 10–11 who are enrolled in the participating primary schools in Al Lith and whose parent or guardian provides consent.
Not a fit: Children who are medically ill at the time of the intervention, who are absent during sessions, or who lack parental consent are unlikely to receive benefit from the program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve children's oral hygiene habits and reduce future dental caries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous school-based oral health education programs have often improved knowledge and short-term behaviors, though long-term effects on caries prevalence are variable.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Primary school male students. * Aged 10 to 11 years old. * Students who have at least one of their parent's consents to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Students who are medically ill at the time of conducting the study. * Students that are absent while conducting the study.
Where this trial is running
Serdang, Selangor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia — Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mohammed Alsharif, Master
- Email: mksharef@gmail.com
- Phone: +60145690140
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.