Health Condition 1: K051- Chronic gingivitis
Conditions
Sponsors
KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the age range of 7 to 18 years who are attending special schools for children with autism in Belagavi, Karnataka, India 2) Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, permanent or mixed dentition, cooperative children, and caregivers of children who assented and signed informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with visual impairment, other special needs or challenges, and underlying systemic diseases, those with Frankl scale score less than 2 and uncooperative behavior, and other special health care needs, children who have received oral health education and treatment sessions in the last 12 weeks
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Implementing a triple-headed toothbrush in oral hygiene routines for children with autism can lead to more efficient and effective brushing, potentially improving both oral health and overall willingness to participate in brushing activities compared to conventional toothbrush.Timepoint: Participants will receive their assigned toothbrushes along with toothpaste at the start of the intervention phase. They will be instructed to brush twice daily under the supervision of their caregivers for a specified period 3 months. Follow-up visits will be scheduled 7th, 21st and 45th day to monitor compliance with the brushing regimen, reinforce proper brushing techniques, and address any issues that may arise during the study. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Measure the time taken for each brushing session to assess if the triple-headed toothbrush reduces the time needed compared to the conventional single-headed toothbrush. 2) Evaluate the acceptability, comfort, and ease of use of the triple-headed toothbrush among children and adolescents with autism through feedback from participants and caregivers.Timepoint: Participants will receive their assigned toothbrushes along with toothpaste at the start of the intervention phase. They will be instructed to brush twice daily under the supervision of their caregivers for a specified period 3 months. Follow-up visits will be scheduled 7th, 21st and 45th day to monitor compliance with the brushing regimen. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactBiswadeep Roychowdhury
KLE VK INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES, Belgaum
Outcome results
None listed