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NCT07611942
Plaque Removal Efficiency in Children With Specific Learning Disabilities
Conditions: Specific Learning Disabilities, Dental Plaque, Oral Hygiene
Sex: All
Ages: 7 Years – 12 Years
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 70
Sponsor: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Location: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Dentistry Alanya Antalya
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of toothbrushing education on plaque removal in children aged 7-12 years with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and to compare their plaque removal performance with healthy children. Participants will receive standardized toothbrushing education supported by visual and auditory materials. Plaque Index, Gingival Index, and photograph-based quantitative plaque analyses will be evaluated at baseline and after a 2-week follow-up period.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of specific learning disabilities confirmed by a child and adolescent psychiatry specialist for the study group
* Confirmation by a child and adolescent psychiatry specialist that the control group participants are healthy and do not have any psychiatric diagnosis
* Age between 7 and 12 years
* Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children with additional psychiatric diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or intellectual disability
* Children with systemic health problems or physical disabilities that may interfere with participation in the study
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07611942). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
