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Autism toothbrushing breakthrough: peer videos beat 3D models

NCT ID NCT07492810

Disease control Sponsor: Ministry of Health, Turkey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two teaching methods—watching a peer brush teeth in a video or using a 3D jaw model—to improve toothbrushing in 120 children with autism aged 6-12. Children who watched the peer video had less plaque and better brushing skills over six months compared to those using the 3D model or no special training. The results suggest that peer video modeling is a simple and effective way to promote oral health in children with autism.

What this could mean

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Active substance
peer video modeling and 3D jaw video modeling
What this could lead to
If this approach works well, it could provide a simple, effective way to help children with autism improve their toothbrushing habits and oral health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 120 children at one school. Results may not apply to all children with autism, and long-term effects need more research.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

120 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2021

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

6 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The child responds to their name when called. * The child maintains eye contact for at least 2-5 minutes. * The child follows simple instructions (e.g., come, sit, open-close mouth). * The child can use at. least one reward (food, toy, or verbal). * No sensory hypersensitivity. * No antibiotic use in the last month. * No additional plaque control application in the last 5 months. * At least 20 teeth present. * Not undergoing orthodontic treatment. * No systemic diseases affecting oral health (e.g., Down syndrome, diabetes). * Average intelligence level comparable to peers. * Able to brush teeth independently. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to sit in a specific place for 10 minutes. * Refusal of physical contact (mouth, face, body). * Severe autism (Grade 3). * Mental retardation. * Lack of parental consent.

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Conditions

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autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Dental health Oral hygiene, oral health Pediatric nursing

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Umraniye Community Mental Health Center

    Istanbul, Ümraniye, 34760, Turkey (Türkiye)

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