Stop Caries Stockholm

A caries prevention program to preschool children living in multicultural, low socio-economic areas of Stockholm

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN35086887

Enrollment

4000

Registered

2013-12-16

Start date

2011-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-11-28

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Conditions

Dental caries Oral Health Dental caries, unspecified

Interventions

The participants are divided into two treatment arms using a cluster-randomized design. All children have their first examination at 12 month. Children in the test group clinics receive a fluoride va

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All children born in 2010 living in 23 multicultural low socioeconomic areas of Stockholm are invited to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Dental caries - The international caries detection system (ICDAS) is used to diagnose caries. Measured at baseline, after one year, two years and after six years. In the test group the primary outcome will also be measured after one and a half year and after two and a half year.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Tooth brushing habits 2. Cost effectiveness 3. Caries progression Measured at baseline, after one year, two years and after six years	—

Countries

Sweden

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 11, 2026