Comparing the effects of video and flashcard-based tooth brushing training in children with autism spectrum disorder.

Comparing the effectiveness of two methods of teaching tooth brushing, using flashcards and video in children with autism spectrum disorder.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250324065150N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-04-10

Start date

2025-04-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Teaching individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: A group that learns how to brush their teeth with an educational video. Intervention 2: Control group: A group that learns how to brush their teeth with flash cards

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

6 Years to 16 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Parental consent and their access to smartphones Child's cooperation for clinical oral and dental examination

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Use of medications that have oral side effects such as dry mouth Presence of motor disorders and potential inability to brush teeth

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Assessing oral hygiene status through oral hygiene index simplified measurement. Timepoint: The oral hygiene index simplified will be measured before the intervention, one and tree month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Clinical oral examination and completion of the oral hygiene index simplified chart.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Children's oral health related behaviors. Timepoint: Before the intervention, one month and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: A valid and reliable questionnaire that has previously been designed and used in a study by Dr. Piraneh and colleagues in the same field.;Parents' knowledge and attitudes about oral health. Timepoint: Before the intervention, one month and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: A valid and reliable questionnaire that has previously been designed and used in a study by Dr. Piraneh and colleagues in the same field.;Child's cooperation during examination according to Frankl's classification. Timepoint: Before the intervention, one month and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Observing the child's behavior during the examination and recording the degree of cooperation according to Frankl's classification.	—

Measure

Time frame

Children's oral health related behaviors. Timepoint: Before the intervention, one month and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: A valid and reliable questionnaire that has previously been designed and used in a study by Dr. Piraneh and colleagues in the same field.;Parents' knowledge and attitudes about oral health. Timepoint: Before the intervention, one month and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: A valid and reliable questionnaire that has previously been designed and used in a study by Dr. Piraneh and colleagues in the same field.;Child's cooperation during examination according to Frankl's classification. Timepoint: Before the intervention, one month and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Observing the child's behavior during the examination and recording the degree of cooperation according to Frankl's classification.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahdieh Kheyabani

Boushehr University of Medical Sciences

mahdiye.khiabany@gmail.com+98 77 9109 0160

Outcome results

None listed

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