Investigating the Effect of Nutrition Education and Dietary Pattern on Oral Health in Students

Study on the effect of a designed educational intervention on oral health related nutritional knowledge and dietary pattern of 12-year-old students, a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20240303061155N2

Enrollment

240

Registered

2025-04-06

Start date

2025-03-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of the Effect of a Structured Educational Intervention on Nutrition Knowledge and Dietary Patterns Based on Oral Health in 12-Year-Old Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention Group: In this study, the intervention will be conducted as a 50 to 60-minute educational session through a lecture format. The aim is to improve dietary behaviors and est

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

12 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 12-year-old students who are in the sixth grade or have completed 12 years of age at the time of the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Reluctance to participate in the study No systemic health issues

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in knowledge of dietary pattern. Timepoint: Before the intervention and three months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Through a valid and reliable questionnaire.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Attitude Score Towards Nutrition and Oral Health. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and three months after its initiation. Method of measurement: In this study, attitude refers to the extent of change in students' beliefs, mindset, and perception regarding the relationship between healthy nutrition and oral health, which is assessed based on their responses to the relevant questions in the questionnaire.;Use of Fluoride Varnish. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and three months after its initiation. Method of measurement: Checklist (Yes or No).;Use of fluoride toothpaste. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and three months after its initiation. Method of measurement: Questionaire.;Change in behavior of dietary pattern. Timepoint: Before the intervention and three months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Through a 3-day dietary record form.	—

Measure

Time frame

Attitude Score Towards Nutrition and Oral Health. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and three months after its initiation. Method of measurement: In this study, attitude refers to the extent of change in students' beliefs, mindset, and perception regarding the relationship between healthy nutrition and oral health, which is assessed based on their responses to the relevant questions in the questionnaire.;Use of Fluoride Varnish. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and three months after its initiation. Method of measurement: Checklist (Yes or No).;Use of fluoride toothpaste. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and three months after its initiation. Method of measurement: Questionaire.;Change in behavior of dietary pattern. Timepoint: Before the intervention and three months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Through a 3-day dietary record form.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam Fazli

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

drfazli@zums.ac.ir+98 912 043 6943

Outcome results

None listed

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