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Could your Child's sleep and saliva predict cavities?

NCT ID NCT07427004

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at 73 children aged 6-12 to see if sleep problems and certain chemicals in saliva are linked to cavities and gum health. Researchers measured things like saliva flow, pH, and stress hormones, and compared them to the severity of tooth decay. The goal was to better understand what factors might contribute to cavities, not to test a new treatment.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

73 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

A total of 73 healthy children aged 6-12 years (42 boys and 31 girls) were included in the study. The participants were divided into two groups: the study group (39 children with advanced dental caries, ICDAS II codes 5-6) and the control group (34 children who were caries-free or had initial-moderate caries, ICDAS II codes 0-4). Children with systemic diseases, conditions affecting salivary secretion, or recent use of medications influencing saliva were excluded. Written informed consent was obtained from the parents or legal guardians of all participants. Only children of Turkish ethnicty were included.

Ages

6 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6-12 years * Children with no systemic diseases Exclusion Criteria: * Children with systemic or local conditions affecting salivary secretion (diabetes, salivary gland infections, sialoliths, or neurological disorders) * Children who had used medications affecting salivary secretion in the past three months (antimuscarinics, antihypertensives, or antidepressants) * Children whose legal guardian did not provide written informed consent * Children with the history of chemotheraphy or radiotherapy * Children who are uncooperative with salivary sampling

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries Parasomnias periodontal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dental caries Periodontal status Sleep problems

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bezmialem Vakıf University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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