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Can diet and brushing habits predict cavities in children's first adult molars?

NCT ID NCT07725757

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: October University for Modern Sciences and Arts Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how common cavities are in the first permanent molars of 6- to 7-year-old Egyptian children and whether diet and tooth-brushing habits play a role. Researchers will examine 272 children's teeth and ask parents about their child's eating and oral hygiene routines. The goal is to uncover risk factors that could guide better prevention strategies for early childhood tooth decay.

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What this could lead to
If the study identifies key risk factors, it could help design better preventive dental care programs for young children.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a trial of an intervention. It cannot prove cause and effect, only associations.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 272 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

children Aged 6-7 years presented to the Paediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, and nurses residing in Giza City.

Ages

6 to 7 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 6 to 7 years old children * Children with written informed consent from their parents or guardians were included * Healthy child Exclusion Criteria: * Previous history/current radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. * Presence of retained primary teeth or congenital or developmental anomalies affecting the permanent dentition. * Missing teeth due to causes other than dental caries. * Subjects undergoing orthodontic therapy, which might preclude normal tooth brushing. * Subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, may be non-compliant with study procedures.

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Conditions

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dental caries Feeding Behavior

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Dental caries

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