NCT06558955 Technology-enabled Anticipatory Guidance and Peer Support in Empowering Parents to Prevent Early Childhood Caries
| NCT ID | NCT06558955 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | National University of Singapore |
| Condition | Dental Caries |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 600 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-06-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 600 participants in total. It began in 2024-06-15 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-31.
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Brief Summary
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a significant clinical and public health challenge that the world and the Singapore population are facing. This study seeks to test the effectiveness of technology-enabled anticipatory guidance and peer support in empowering parents to establish proper childcare practices and prevent ECC.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Mother is currently expecting or has an infant below 3 months of age * Biological mother of the child * Mother with internet access and a mobile device * Mother can communicate in English * Mother aged 21 years and above Exclusion Criteria: * Child with disqualifying medical condition (e.g., tube feeding, severe neuromuscular disability) that would limit oral dietary intake, at-home oral hygiene practices, or receipt of dental examinations * Child with serious congenital syndrome that is expected to adversely affect the development of primary teeth * Family plans to emigrate within 3 years
Contact & Investigator
Xiaoli Gao, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
National University of Singapore
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06558955 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 21 Years or older, studying Dental Caries. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06558955 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06558955 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at dengx@nus.edu.sg for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06558955 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Singapore, Singapore.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06558955 clinical trial?
NCT06558955 is sponsored by National University of Singapore. The principal investigator is Xiaoli Gao, PhD at National University of Singapore. The trial plans to enroll 600 participants.