Baby thrush may predict cavity risk: study investigates link
NCT ID NCT05761197
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a common yeast infection in babies' mouths, called oral thrush, is linked to severe cavities in early childhood. Researchers will follow 70 children, half with a history of thrush and half without, for two years. They will regularly check teeth and take mouth samples to see if thrush changes the mouth's bacteria and increases cavity risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If a link is found, it could point to new ways to prevent severe cavities in children by managing early oral thrush.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to all children.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Temple University
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, United States
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