NCT07611981 Dental Caries and Oral Hygiene Status in Children With Specific Learning Disabilities
| NCT ID | NCT07611981 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University |
| Condition | Specific Learning Disabilities |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 70 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-06-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-10 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 70 participants in total. It began in 2026-06-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-10.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate dental caries and oral hygiene status in children aged 7-12 years with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and to compare the findings with healthy children. Clinical oral examinations, including dmft/DMFT, ICDAS II, Plaque Index, and Gingival Index assessments, will be performed. In addition, questionnaire-based evaluations of oral hygiene habits, dietary habits, and parental supervision during toothbrushing will be conducted.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 7-12 years * For the study group: diagnosis of specific learning disorder (SLD) confirmed by a psychiatrist * For the control group: confirmed healthy with no psychiatric diagnosis by a psychiatrist * Written informed consent obtained from the parent or guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Children with additional psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disability) * Children with systemic disease or physical disability that may prevent participation in the study
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07611981 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 7 Years or older, up to 12 Years, studying Specific Learning Disabilities. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07611981 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07611981 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at gul.keskin@alanya.edu.tr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07611981 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Alanya, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07611981 clinical trial?
NCT07611981 is sponsored by Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University. The trial plans to enroll 70 participants.