New study tests video program to stop baby bottle tooth decay

NCT ID NCT05756413

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

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