Benefit of video and picture on tooth brushing among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Effectiveness of educational interventions on oral hygiene practices of 6-12 year old children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2022/12/048080

Enrollment

Registered

2022-12-13

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-01-09

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F909- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type Health Condition 2: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures

Interventions

Intervention1: Oral health education: Laminated cards containing steps of tooth brushing Control Intervention1: Oral health education: A video presenting the steps of tooth brushing of about 2 minutes

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.6-12 year old children with ADHD as per the hospital records. 2. ADHD children with plaque score 1 (based on FMPS) 3. ADHD children with bleeding score 1 (based on FMBS) 4. The children whose parents or care takers who have provided signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Those children who require antibiotics prior to the start of study 2. Children with systemic diseases other than ADHD

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Full mouth plaque score and Full mouth bleeding scoreTimepoint: At baseline	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Full mouth plaque score and Full mouth bleeding scoreTimepoint: At 6.5 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR ATHIRA K R

GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE, KOTTAYAM

kannanpedo@gmail.com9446506755

Outcome results

None listed

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