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Pre-dental video call may ease clinic visits for patients with special needs

NCT ID NCT06710483

Symptom relief Sponsor: Boston University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a short telehealth interview 3-7 days before a dental checkup helps patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) have a smoother visit. About 50 youth with IDD and their caregivers will be randomly assigned to receive the telehealth call or not. Researchers will check if the call helps patients meet their dental goals and will survey caregivers and dentists about their experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pre-Dental Telehealth (PDT) interview
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make dental visits less stressful and more successful for people with intellectual disabilities.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is just a conversation, not a treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Have an appointment for a routine check up at the Pediatric Clinic or Pediatric Health Center at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine * Diagnosis of Intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) * Have a caregiver who is willing to participate in the study * Have a dental provider who is willing to participate in the study * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * None

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Conditions

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developmental disability intellectual disability

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Intellectual disability, variable

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Goldman School of Dental Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

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