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Effect of introducing an oral health curriculum in improving oral hygiene habits and reducing tooth decay among school children in Angara, Ranchi district A randomized controlled trial.

Effectiveness of Oral health curriculum in improving oral hygiene behavior,reducing caries increment in school going children of Angara ,Ranchi district- A Randomised control trial. - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/101195
Enrollment
2060
Registered
2026-01-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Oral health education: one year. Control Intervention1: Nil: One year

Sponsors

Model rural health research unit Angara
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: High school students aged 12-15 years (from 7th to 9 th grade will be selected) Students who are willing to participate in the study and whose parents have given consent. Students who are mentally and physically fit to participate in study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Failure to obtain written informed consent from parents. Students undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Students who are non-cognitive and who have communication problems.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in caries incidence and positive change in OHI S index score.Timepoint: Baseline,six months and one year.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Improvement of oral health knowledge, attitude & behaviour.Timepoint: Baseline, six months & one year.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Subhash Chandra

Dental Institute, Rajendra institute of Medical Sciences

drscportho@gmail.com9955393983

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026