Dentists on the front line: new study uses teeth to spot child maltreatment.
NCT ID NCT05772962
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study reviews dental records of 2,400 children, half of whom have been seen at a Children's Advocacy Center for suspected abuse. Researchers want to see if there are patterns in oral health that could signal maltreatment. The goal is to help dentists and child welfare teams work together to protect at-risk kids.
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 help dentists spot signs of child abuse earlier and improve support for affected children.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study looking back at records, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all children.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 2,400 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 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.
Who is studied
Children being between 0-18 years old at the time they are enrolled at CAC, and a matched controllgroup.
- Ages
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0 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children enrolled at CAC * Control group matched by age and gender Exclusion Criteria: * Children with developmental disorders that affect oral health * Children with mental retardation
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oral Health Centre of Expertice Western Norway
RECRUITINGBergen, Vestland, 5865, Norway
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