Why do Kids' cavities keep coming back? new study asks families directly
NCT ID NCT07377240
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study uses interviews with parents of young children who have severe early childhood cavities treated under general anesthesia. The goal is to understand the real-life obstacles that make it hard for families to change sugary eating habits and prevent cavities from returning. By listening to families, researchers hope to design better support and education programs tailored to their needs.
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 successful, this could point toward better support programs that help families prevent cavities from coming back after treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage interview study with only 30 families, so findings may not apply to everyone. It explores reasons but does not test any treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * All parents of children under 6 years of age with CPE-S, consulting the specialized dental care unit as part of the Handiconsult ARA Ouest program for complete conservative oral rehabilitation under general anesthesia * Verbal agreement from the participant to take part in the study and for audio recording * Parents who understand and speak French. Exclusion Criteria: * Parents of children in foster care. * Parents under judicial protection, guardianship, or conservatorship. * Parents who refuse to participate in the study.
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
RECRUITINGClermont-Ferrand, 63000, France
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