Can a virtual toothbrushing program beat cavities in pakistani schools?
NCT ID NCT07536958
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test a new program called SEHAT to see if it helps teenagers in Pakistan improve their toothbrushing and oral health. About 1500 students from public schools will take part, either in a virtual session, an in-person class, or no program at all. Researchers will check plaque levels and oral health knowledge to find out which approach works best.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 1,500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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11 to 15 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: For the Schools/grades: * Public high schools situated in the urban and rural areas of the Rawalpindi city, Punjab, Pakistan to account for the regional variations. * Single-gender schools housing classes 6th to 10th. * A minimum total enrollment of 300 - 500 students * A minimum of 30 students per section in the targeted grades (6th, 7th, and 8th). * The schools that sign an agreement to * Participate in the trial * Be randomized to any of the study arms * Assign the trial related tasks to the teachers. For study participants. * Currently enrolled students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades. * Diverse socioeconomic backgrounds * Students with parental and personal informed consent to participate in the trial Exclusion Criteria: * Students currently undergoing active orthodontic treatment. * Students with physical or cognitive impairments that prevent the use of digital interfaces. * Students with systemic medical conditions that manifest as oral health complications.
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Locations
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Public Schools, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Rawalpindi, 34178, Pakistan
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