New study tests video program to stop baby bottle tooth decay

NCT ID NCT05756413

Ongoing Prevention Sponsor: University of Iowa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether specially designed videos can help parents of young children prevent early childhood cavities. The program uses motivational messages to encourage good oral health habits. Researchers are following over 1,200 families enrolled in the WIC program in Iowa, from pregnancy until the child turns 3 years old. The goal is to see if children whose parents watched the motivational videos have fewer cavities than those who watched standard educational videos.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: psychoeducational video messages based on self-determination theory
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an effective, low-cost way to prevent cavities in young children from high-risk families.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug or device, so results may vary. The study is still ongoing and outcomes are not yet known.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARIES, DENTAL

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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