Could the mediterranean diet protect Kids' teeth?
NCT ID NCT06130189
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study examined 160 children aged 3-14 to see if a Mediterranean-style diet and physical activity habits are linked to better oral health, including less tooth decay and healthier gums. Researchers checked children's teeth and gums and compared them to their eating and exercise patterns. The goal was to understand how lifestyle factors might protect kids' oral health.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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160 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2023
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- 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
It is planned to include healthy children between the ages of 0-14 who apply to Ankara Medipol University Oral and Dental Health Practice and Research Center Pedodontics Clinic. Parents of children who meet the study criteria will be informed about the research and an informed consent form will be obtained.
- Ages
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3 to 14 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: * Between the ages of 3-14 * Not having a chronic/systemic disease (diabetes, allergies, etc.) * Not having received radiotherapy or chemotherapy treatment * Not having a mental or psychiatric disorder * Agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Over 14 years old and under 3 years old * Having a chronic/systemic disease (diabetes, allergies, etc.) * Having received radiotherapy or chemotherapy treatment * Having a mental or psychiatric disorder * Not agreeing to participate in the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Medipol University Oral and Dental Health Practice and Research Center Pedodontics Clinic
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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