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Dental health education classes for school children

Effectiveness of a school oral health education intervention among 6-12 year old children in Thiruvananthapuram educational district: a cluster randomized controlled trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/01/011493
Enrollment
450
Registered
2018-01-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: School oral health education intervention.: School oral health education classes will be taken by a dentist over a period of 3 months. Classes will focus on the importance of oral hygie

Sponsors

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 6-12-year-old children studying in government or government-aided schools in Thiruvananthapuram educational district.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children above 12 years and below 6 years, children studying in private schools.

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in the prevalence of gingivitis among 6-12 year old school children. Proportion of 6-12 year old school children whose oral health related knowledge, attitude and practices has improved significantly.Timepoint: Three months after intervention.—

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of 6-12 year old school children whose oral hygiene status has improved significantly.Timepoint: Three months after intervention.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Neethu Suresh

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

kuttyr@gmail.com9847060199

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026