Do learning disabilities affect kids' dental health? new study investigates.
NCT ID NCT07611981
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at tooth decay and oral hygiene in children aged 7-12 with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and compares them to healthy children. Researchers will check teeth and gums, and ask about brushing and eating habits. The goal is to see if children with SLD have different dental health needs.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 70 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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 aged 7-12 years presenting to Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Dentistry Paediatric Dentistry Clinic. The study group consists of children diagnosed with specific learning disorder (SLD) by a psychiatrist. The control group consists of healthy children with no psychiatric diagnosis, confirmed by a psychiatrist.
- Ages
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7 to 12 years
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 7-12 years * For the study group: diagnosis of specific learning disorder (SLD) confirmed by a psychiatrist * For the control group: confirmed healthy with no psychiatric diagnosis by a psychiatrist * Written informed consent obtained from the parent or guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Children with additional psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disability) * Children with systemic disease or physical disability that may prevent participation in the study
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Locations
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Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Dentistry
RECRUITINGAlanya, Antalya, 07400, Turkey (Türkiye)
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