Oral health program to improve dental habits in Al Lith primary school boys

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 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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• Universiti Putra Malaysia
  Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mohammed Alsharif, Master
• Email: mksharef@gmail.com
• Phone: +60145690140

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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.