School-based program to improve children's dental health
CATCH Healthy Smiles: A Cluster-RCT of an Elementary School Oral Health Intervention
NA · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · NCT04632667
This study is testing a school program to see if it can help young children from low-income backgrounds take better care of their teeth and reduce cavities.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1066 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 9 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT04632667 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the CATCH Healthy Smiles program, a school-based behavioral intervention aimed at reducing dental caries risk among kindergarten to 2nd grade children from low-income, ethnically diverse backgrounds. The program will be implemented in selected schools, with one group receiving the intervention and another serving as a control. The study will assess the impact of the program on children's behavioral, psychosocial, and environmental outcomes, as well as how these factors influence caries risk reduction. Data will be collected to compare outcomes between the intervention and control groups.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are kindergarten children enrolled in schools with a high percentage of students participating in free or reduced lunch programs.
Not a fit: Children with congenital dental conditions or special dental needs may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce dental caries in young children, leading to improved oral health and overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with school-based oral health interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes with this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: For schools: * greater than 75% of the children enrolled in the dree/reduced school lunch program. * enrolling children in grade K in the 2021-2022 school year. * agree to implement the CATCH Healthy Smiles program and agreed to participate in the measurements For parent and child to participate in the measures: * ability of the parent to speak and read in English or Spanish at the 4th grade level, * child enrolled in the participating school in grade K in the 2021-2022 school year * child ability to participate in the regular activities at the school Exclusion Criteria: -No congenital dental conditions such as cleft palate, children with enamel hypoplasia, severe fluorosis, or special dental setting needs.
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shreela Sharma, PhD — The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Study coordinator: Shreela Sharma, PhD
- Email: Shreela.V.Sharma@uth.tmc.edu
- Phone: (713) 500-9344
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.
Conditions: Caries,Dental