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Improving Oral Health and Quality of Life in Gypsy Communities of Pondicherry and Cuddalore Through a Customized Oral Health Program A Quasi Experimental Study

Effectiveness of a customized oral health program to improve the Oral Health Related Quality of Life among gypsies in Pondicherry and Cuddalore district – A quasi experimental study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/12/078458
Enrollment
140
Registered
2024-12-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-02-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K089- Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified Health Condition 2: K029- Dental caries, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Oral Health Education and Comprehensive treatment program: Study participants will receive a toothbrush and toothpaste, along with education on proper oral hygiene practices, including

Sponsors

Dr Srivardhini S
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Gypsy/Narikuravars residing in Pondicherry and Cuddalore district. Subjects who are willing to participate and those who give consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects suffering from chronic debilitating conditions like Epilepsy etc. and/or on long term medications which could influence their oral status. Subjects with history of receiving antibiotic and/or antiseptic therapy. Subjects with major neurological problems and congenital problems will be excluded. Subjects who have psychiatric illness and mental retardation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Effectiveness of a customized oral health program to improve the Oral Health Related Quality of Life among gypsiesTimepoint: 6 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Effectiveness of a customized oral health program on Debris score and calculus scores among gypsiesTimepoint: 6 months;Effectiveness of a customized oral health program on Dentition status and periodontal status among gypsiesTimepoint: 6 months;Effectiveness of a customized oral health program on tobacco and tobacco related habits among gypsiesTimepoint: 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Senthil M

Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences

senthilm@igids.ac.in9486365954

Outcome results

None listed

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