Is fluoride varnish(topical fluoride agent) effective in caries prevention among adults

Effectiveness of Fluoride varnish in adjunct to Oral health education in caries prevention among prisoners of Haryana. A randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/12/078741

Enrollment

400

Registered

2024-12-30

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-02-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Fluoride varnish application: Experimental Group (Group 2 or Fluoride Varnish with Oral Health Education group): The participants will get oral health as outlined for Group 1 as well as

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. A minimum of 3 years of sentence remaining. 2.Age 35-50 years 3. Belonging to Male gender

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Less than 20 teeth 2. with systemic conditions that directly increase the risk of caries 3.with less than three years remaining on their sentence as of the trial’s start date.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Net caries increments Caries preventive fraction knowledge, attitude, and practice Timepoint: one year	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
oral hygiene status and oral hygiene knowledge cost-effectiveness of implementing fluoride varnish application Change in Oral health related Quality of Life Any Side Effects Patient Acceptability Timepoint: one year	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Kanupriya Pandey

Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak

adarsh.pgids@uhsr.ac.in9468110075

Outcome results

None listed

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