New study aims to predict severe cavities in kids using family stress and sleep habits
NCT ID NCT07335744
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at 1,200 preschool children to understand why some get severe tooth decay. Instead of just looking at teeth, researchers will also study family stress, parenting burnout, children's sleep, and diet. The goal is to create a tool that predicts which kids are most at risk, so dentists can offer personalized prevention.
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 lead to a personalized prevention tool for severe tooth decay in young children, helping dentists identify at-risk kids early.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly improve outcomes, and the model may not be accurate enough for widespread use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 1,200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 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 who visited the oral department of the Children's Hospital affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine.
- Ages
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3 to 6 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age range: 3-6 years old (36 months ≤ months \< 72 months); * Good overall health condition (ASA classification I-II); * Parents have given informed consent and are willing to participate in this study. Exclusion Criteria: * Suffering from severe systemic diseases (such as congenital heart disease, blood disorders, immune deficiencies, etc.); * Having congenital craniofacial deformities (such as cleft lip and palate, facial clefts, etc.); * Undergoing orthodontic treatment for the mouth; * Having a history of long-term use of drugs that affect saliva secretion; * Refusing to undergo oral clinical examination or unable to cooperate.
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