Can special toothbrushing lessons help kids with learning disabilities?

NCT ID NCT07611942

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at how well children aged 7-12 with specific learning disabilities (SLD) can remove dental plaque after receiving special toothbrushing education. The education uses visual cards, videos, and parent help. Researchers will compare their plaque removal to healthy children of the same age. The goal is to see if tailored teaching improves oral hygiene in kids with SLD.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Standardized toothbrushing education
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that tailored toothbrushing education helps children with learning disabilities improve their oral hygiene.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 70 participants. Results may not apply to all children with learning disabilities, and the 2-week follow-up is too short to assess long-term habits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dental Plaque specific learning disability

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DENTAL PLAQUE ORAL HYGIENE SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Dentistry
RECRUITING

Alanya, Antalya, 07400, Turkey (Türkiye)

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