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comparing two different methods of aids to help toothbrushing among autistic children

Comparing the Effectiveness of Two Sensory Based Health Education Methods on Oral Hygiene of Children with Autism spectrum disorders-An Interventional Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/01/017197
Enrollment
60
Registered
2019-01-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F840- Autistic disorder

Interventions

Intervention1: Visual Pedagogy : Cards Displaying Pictures of Toothbrushing Method Intervention2: Mobile Application: Brushup Mobile application Displaying Toothbrushing Technique Through An Animated

Sponsors

Department of Public Health Dentistry
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Moderate Autistic Children (Based on CARS Score) Plaque Score Between 2 and 3 Not Irritant to Audio and Visual Stimulus

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe Autism Plaque Score Less Than 1

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Plaque Score Gingival ScoreTimepoint: Baseline 6 Weeks 12 Weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Knowledge on Oral HygieneTimepoint: Baseline and 12 Weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactLakshmi Krishnan

Ragas Dental College And Hospital

phdragas@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

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