MOTIVATIONAL TALKING TRIAL AIMS TO STOP BABY BOTTLE TOOTH DECAY

NCT ID NCT07538219

Not yet recruiting Prevention Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether motivational interviewing — a supportive, patient-centered conversation style — can help mothers adopt better oral care habits for their infants, preventing early childhood caries. Researchers will enroll 228 mother-infant pairs in Malaysia, with half receiving motivational interviewing and half receiving standard advice. Infants' teeth will be checked at 6, 9, and 12 months to see if the approach reduces cavities.

What this could mean

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Active substance: motivational interviewing
What this could lead to: If effective, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to prevent tooth decay in infants by improving mothers' oral health knowledge and practices.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial in one region of Malaysia, so results may not apply elsewhere. The intervention relies on behavior change, which is hard to sustain.

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Conditions

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dental caries prevention target

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CARIES OF INFANCY HEALTHY WOMEN

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