Mothers' social circles may hold key to preventing kids' cavities and obesity
NCT ID NCT06753669
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether providing health education and helping mothers form supportive social networks can prevent dental cavities and unhealthy weight gain in their young children. About 460 Bangladeshi mothers and their children (ages 1-4) will take part. One group gets education and group support, while the other gets standard referrals and materials. Researchers will check children's teeth and growth over 18 months.
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health education and social network building
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that building supportive social networks among mothers helps prevent childhood cavities and unhealthy weight gain.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug or device, so results may be modest. The study is focused on one community, so findings may not apply broadly.
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