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Plaque Removal Efficiency in Children With Specific Learning Disabilities

NCT07611942 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 70

Last updated 2026-05-28

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of toothbrushing education on plaque removal in children aged 7-12 years with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and to compare their plaque removal performance with healthy children. Participants will receive standardized toothbrushing education supported by visual and auditory materials. Plaque Index, Gingival Index, and photograph-based quantitative plaque analyses will be evaluated at baseline and after a 2-week follow-up period.

Conditions

  • Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Dental Plaque
  • Oral Hygiene

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Standardized Toothbrushing Education

Participants will receive standardized toothbrushing education supported by visual educational cards and educational videos based on the Modified Bass toothbrushing technique. The education program will include step-by-step practical instruction, mirror-assisted self-modeling, and parental involvement. Standardized toothbrushes and toothpaste will be provided to all participants. Plaque removal effectiveness will be evaluated using plaque-disclosing agents, intraoral photographs obtained before and after toothbrushing, and quantitative plaque analysis performed with ImageJ/FIJI software.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
7 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-30
Primary Completion
2026-10-31
Completion
2026-10-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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