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Can a catchy tune help visually impaired kids brush better?

NCT ID NCT07585448

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mahidol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a sing-along song can help visually impaired individuals aged 6 to 20 learn to brush their teeth better. Forty participants in Nepal were split into two groups: one received standard audio-tactile instruction, and the other heard a song with the same instructions. The goal was to see if the song's rhythm made it easier to remember and perform the correct brushing steps. Results could lead to more effective oral hygiene teaching methods for people with visual impairments.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve oral hygiene in visually impaired individuals.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to all visually impaired people, and the song-based method may not show lasting improvement.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

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Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 20 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Bilateral visually impaired in age 6-20yrs. (as verified in school medical record) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Visual impairment associated with any disabilities that affected arm motor skill/loss of upper dexterous extremity/abnormal mental development/deaf. 2. Using any chemical plaque control agent. 3. Individuals with calculus on examining teeth 4. On medications that could affect the gingival status. 5. Inability to brush due to pain from severe caries/oro-mucosal conditions. 6. Have less than 4 teeth in each quadrant. 7. Presented with orthodontic or prosthodontic appliance. 8. Subject with good oral hygiene ; plaque score = 0 9. Un co-operative children.

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Conditions

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vision disorder

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Oral hygiene Visually impaired persons

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Laboratory boarding Secondary school

    Ki̇̄rtipur, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal

  • Namuna Macchindra secondary school

    Lalitpur, Lagankhel, 44600, Nepal

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