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Evaluation of different modes of instruction to improve tooth brushing among blind children.

Effectiveness of different modes of instruction to evaluate tooth brushing efficiency among visually impaired individuals: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/09/046042
Enrollment
105
Registered
2022-09-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K050- Acute gingivitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Braille script and embossed cardboard sheet: Tooth brushing instructions in braille script format typed in English and Tamil language Modified bass technique of tooth brushing depicted

Sponsors

Nandini N
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Visually impaired students studying in Blind schools and Institutes across Chennai

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals other than who are visually impaired are excluded 2. Visually impaired individuals who cannot interpret Braille in English and Tamil language are excluded 3. Visually impaired individuals who do not understand English and Tamil language are excluded 4. Visually impaired individuals who have undergone oral prophylaxis within the past six months are excluded

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Tooth brushing efficiencyTimepoint: Baseline and at 1 month—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Oral Hygiene practiceTimepoint: Baseline and at 1 month—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNandini N

Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute

cyrilbene@gmail.com9962365831

Outcome results

None listed

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