IMPROVE: Improving Oral Health for Vulnerable Populations

Effectiveness of Oral Health Promotion Intervention in Preventing Oral Health Problems Among Children Living in Orphanages in Ibadan, Nigeria – A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202408741381767

Enrollment

300

Registered

2024-08-15

Start date

2024-08-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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

Conditions

Oral Health

Interventions

Oral Health Lectures

Handwashing hygiene

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children with ages ranging from 10 years to 17 years living in orphanages in Ibadan, Nigeria

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children who have a hearing or visual impairment and those who are physically challenged (poor hand and muscle control) will be excluded from the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Gingival index - Health of the gingivae/gums	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Oral health knowledge 2. Attitude towards oral hygiene practices ;1. Oral hygiene practices 2. Oral hygiene status 3. Susceptibility to use tobacco and other substances 4. Tobacco and substance use status	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactChukwuma Asika

Senior Registrar and Specialist Family Dentist

asikachukwuma@gmail.com+2348064602058

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026