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Effectiveness of Mickey Mouse Cartoon Sticker Application on Sucking Thumb in Treating Thumb Sucking Habit in Children

Applying Mickey Cartoon Sticker on Sucking Thumb as an Effective Intervention for Treating Thumb-Sucking Behavior - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/06/088640
Enrollment
200
Registered
2025-06-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-06-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Mickey Cartoon Sticker: Application of Mickey Cartoon Sticker on Sucking Thumb whole day for six weeks Control Intervention1: Positive Reinforcement Therapy: Positive Reinforcement and

Sponsors

Dr Mukundkumar Patel
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Persistent thumb sucking behavior for more than six months. 2.Parental willingness to comply with intervention and follow-up.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Children with underlying medical or psychological conditions affecting behavior. 2.Structural oral abnormalities requiring orthodontic intervention. 3.Use of dental appliances as a method to stop thumb sucking.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in thumb sucking episodesTimepoint: Six Weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.Child s adherence to keeping the sticker on. 2.Parental perception of effectiveness. 3.Any unintended adverse effects (e.g., skin irritation, distress). Timepoint: over six weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mukundkumar Patel

Ananya College of Medicine and Research

mukundvp69@gmail.com9909013760

Outcome results

None listed

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