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A Digital Intervention to Improve Oral Health Practices

NCT07139561 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 800

Last updated 2025-08-24

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Summary

This study evaluates a 16-week parent-focused digital intervention to improve oral health practices in children aged 6-10 through daily reminders, quizzes, challenges, gamification, and behavior tracking, supported by an optional moderated WhatsApp group for peer engagement and motivation.

Conditions

  • Digital Intervention
  • Oral Health Behavior Change

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Oral Health in Hands - Parent Digital Program

The 16-week parent-focused digital intervention aims to improve oral health practices in children aged 6-10 by empowering parents through structured, engaging, and cost-effective activities. Parents receive daily reminders, including two brushing cues and one snack tip, to reinforce healthy routines. Weekly quizzes with 3-5 questions enhance knowledge retention, while interactive photo or video tasks such as "Show your foam smile" or "Healthy lunchbox challenge" promote family involvement and fun. Gamification strategies include awarding digital badges for streaks, such as the 7-day brushing badge and snack swap champion, to maintain motivation. Parents track brushing, flossing, and snack swaps using a simple 1-tap tracker, ensuring easy and consistent reporting. An optional moderated WhatsApp group provides a platform for sharing tips, photos, and encouragement, fostering a supportive peer community. The intervention combines education, habit formation, and social support to sustainab

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universiti Putra Malaysia

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
10 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-18
Primary Completion
2026-02-15
Completion
2026-02-18

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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