Could games and peer support transform orphan dental care?

NCT ID NCT07771634

NEW Completed Prevention Sponsor: Alexandria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether interactive dental health education—using games or peer groups—can improve oral hygiene, self-efficacy, and self-esteem in orphans aged 7 to 12. It compares these methods against a standard lecture-style session. The goal is to see if more engaging teaching approaches lead to better brushing habits and healthier gums, while also boosting children's confidence in managing their own oral care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Behavioral interventions: peer-group dental health education, game-based dental health education, and conventional dental health education
What this could lead to: If effective, these methods could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve oral health and emotional well-being in vulnerable children living in institutions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all orphanages or settings. The interventions rely on engagement and may not produce lasting changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dental Plaque gingival disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DENTAL PLAQUE GINGIVAL DISEASES ORAL HEALTH SELF CONCEPT SELF EFFICACY

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Locations

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Alexandria, 21523, Egypt

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