New study aims to stop baby tooth decay before it starts

NCT ID NCT05756413

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests whether a special video program for pregnant mothers can help prevent early childhood cavities. Researchers will enroll 634 pregnant women from the WIC program and follow their children until age 3. The program uses motivational videos to encourage healthy oral habits, comparing them to standard educational videos. The goal is to reduce cavities in children from high-risk families.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Anamosa WIC Clinic

    Anamosa, Iowa, 52205, United States

  • Belle Plaine WIC Clinic

    Belle Plaine, Iowa, 52208, United States

  • CHC Edgerton Clinic

    Davenport, Iowa, 52803, United States

  • Clinton WIC Clinic

    Clinton, Iowa, 52732, United States

  • Columbus Junction WIC Clinic

    Columbus Junction, Iowa, 52738, United States

  • Davenport WIC Clinic

    Davenport, Iowa, 52801, United States

  • Dewitt WIC Clinic

    De Witt, Iowa, 52742, United States

  • Johnson County WIC

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52246, United States

  • LCPH WIC Clinic

    Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52401, United States

  • Maquoketa WIC Clinic

    Maquoketa, Iowa, 52060, United States

  • Marion WIC Clinic

    Marion, Iowa, 52302, United States

  • Monticello WIC Clinic

    Monticello, Iowa, 52310, United States

  • Muscatine WIC Clinic

    Muscatine, Iowa, 52761, United States

  • Tipton WIC Clinic

    Tipton, Iowa, 52772, United States

  • Urban WIC Clinic

    Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52403, United States

  • Vinton WIC Clinic

    Vinton, Iowa, 52349, United States

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