New toolkit and training aim to ease tooth brushing struggles for kids with autism

NCT ID NCT03003221

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Irvine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two ways to improve dental care for children with autism. One group received a dental toolkit with tips and resources. The other group got the toolkit plus special parent training to help with brushing and dentist visits. The goal was to see if the extra training made tooth brushing easier and improved oral health. The trial included 119 children ages 3 to 13 from families with low income.

What this could mean

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Active substance: AIR-P Dental Toolkit and parent training (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help families manage dental care more easily, reducing oral health problems in children with autism.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial with 119 participants, so results are limited in scope. The intervention may not work for all children or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 43081, United States
University of California Irvine

Irvine, California, 92705, United States

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