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Use of Fluoride Varnish to Prevent Tooth Decay in High-Risk Infants and toddlers Attending a Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic

Effectiveness of Sodium Fluoride Varnish on Prevention of Early Childhood Caries in High-Risk Infants and Toddlers Attending a Neonatal Follow up Clinic at a Tertiary Care Centre: A Randomized Controlled Trial - no

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100033
Enrollment
156
Registered
2026-01-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: P073- Preterm [premature] newborn [other]

Interventions

Intervention1: Sodium Fluoride Varnish: Sodium Fluoride Varnish will be applied topically on teeth at baseline and 3 month interval in intervention group. Control Intervention1: Routine Preventive Pro

Sponsors

Oral Health Science Centre
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Medically high risk infants and toddlers aged between 9-32 months At least one primary tooth has been erupted

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of cavitated carious lesions Parent or caregivers not willing to participate in study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Net caries increment, will be measured by change fom baseline to 6 monthsTimepoint: At baseline 3 month and 6 month follow up—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Prevalence of Developmental defects of enamel using modified DDE indexTimepoint: At baseline 3 month and 6 month follow up;Changes in caries risk level from baseline to 6 monthTimepoint: At baseline 3 month and 6 month follow up—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Aditi Kapur

PGIMER, CHANDIGARH

draditikmalhotra@gmail.com9815966348

Outcome results

None listed

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