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AI Toothbrush and Visual Pedagogy to Improve Oral Hygiene in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

NCT07160517 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2025-09-08

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Summary

This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of an AI-enabled electric toothbrush and visual pedagogy materials in improving oral hygiene among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study compares plaque control, gingival health, and adherence between children using a manual toothbrush with visual pedagogy support and those using an AI-enabled electric toothbrush with app-based monitoring.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Visual Pedagogy and Manual Toothbrushing

Participants in this arm will use a manual toothbrush with caregiver support. Visual pedagogy resources will include printed PECS cards illustrating each step of toothbrushing and tactile sensory panels simulating toothbrush bristles, toothpaste texture, and dental floss. Caregivers will be instructed to use these materials daily at home for 3 weeks to improve comprehension, adherence, and cooperation in children with ASD.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Sao Paulo

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Paulo Nelson Filho, DDS, PhD · Full Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto - USP

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Years
Max Age
13 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-10-01
Primary Completion
2026-08-15
Completion
2027-02-10

Countries

  • Brazil

Study Locations

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Diseases

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