Pilot study on the use of a serious game in oral prophylaxis in children

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00009698

Enrollment

Registered

2016-01-27

Start date

2016-02-26

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

K02.9

Interventions

Group 1: Schoolchildren playing a dental serious game. Group 2: Schoolchildren playing a game without dental content.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

8 Years to 11 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Informed consent of the parents and the head of school.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: neurological disorders, disturbing behaviour, participation in other studies

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Aim of the study is a comparative analysis of semi-structured interviews of schoolchildren after playing a dental serious game. Primary outcomes are interview elements regarding oral hygiene knowledge.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary outcomes are elements regarding self-efficacy and game spirit.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactJohan Wölber

Uniklinik Freiburg, Abteilung für Zahnerhaltungskunde und Parodontologie

johan.woelber@uniklinik-freiburg.de0049 761 270 47310

Outcome results

None listed

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