Early Childhood Caries (ECC)NCT07248800
Oral Health Awareness Among Egyptian Population
An observational study of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and Oral Health Behavior Change, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
The objective of this research is to investigate the effect of digital tele-dentistry application using AI-generated content on the awareness and performance among a sample of Egyptian children and their caregivers in both kindergarten and pediatrician offices. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 5 to 10 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Early Childhood Caries (ECC), Oral Health Behavior Change
- How many people
- 57 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2025to 31 Oct 2025
- How long will I take part?
- 6 Months
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 5 to 10 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Study population: Children and caregivers in Ismailia governorate are visiting kindergartens and pediatric clinics.
Who may be able to join
- Parents and caregivers of children aged 5 - 10 years old of any gender
Who cannot join
- 1- Children <5 years old or >10 years old 2- Children with special needs, including:
- Physical disability (sensory or motor defects)
- Mental retardation 3- Uncooperative children or caregivers
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Tele-dentistry on Awareness of Egyptian Children and Caregivers Regarding Risks of Early Childhood Caries; Prospective Cohort Study
The objective of this research is to investigate the effect of digital tele-dentistry application using AI-generated content on the awareness and performance among a sample of Egyptian children and their caregivers in both kindergarten and pediatrician offices.
● Aim of the study The aim of the current study is to evaluate the use of teledentistry in the field of public health enhancement and monitoring, especially for children's oral health.
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten children | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Awareness level
awareness and performance change after using tele-dentistry to enhance oral health measures and screening, using an evaluation form about dietary habits and dental hygiene practices were registered by the children and their caregivers daily during the trial period
- The baseline awareness level was recorded (pretest), using four domains-based questionnaires about oral health and healthy diet practices, risk factors for early childhood caries and enamel demineralization will be given to the caregivers and parents of recruited children.
- Awareness level was assessed after the end of one month exposure using the same questionnaire, repeated after 3 month and post-trial after 6 months
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Nov 2025
- Study start1 Jan 2025
- Primary completion31 Oct 2025
- Study completion31 Oct 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Early Childhood Caries (ECC)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 57 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 6 Months
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Abdelhameed Hamid Mohammad Hijazi, Sinai University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07248800
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SU.REC.2024 (24 H)
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 16 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 25 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Tele-dentistry on Awareness of Egyptian Children and Caregivers Regarding Risks of Early Childhood Caries; Prospective Cohort Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07248800
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SU.REC.2024 (24 H)
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 57 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Oct 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The objective of this research is to investigate the effect of digital tele-dentistry application using AI-generated content on the awareness and performance among a sample of Egyptian children and their caregivers in both kindergarten and pediatrician offices.
● Aim of the study The aim of the current study is to evaluate the use of teledentistry in the field of public health enhancement and monitoring, especially for children's oral health.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 6 Months
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten children | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 5 to 10 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- Children and caregivers in Ismailia governorate are visiting kindergartens and pediatric clinics.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Parents and caregivers of children aged 5 - 10 years old of any gender
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 1- Children <5 years old or >10 years old 2- Children with special needs, including:
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Awareness level
Time frame: 6 months
awareness and performance change after using tele-dentistry to enhance oral health measures and screening, using an evaluation form about dietary habits and dental hygiene practices were registered by the children and their caregivers daily during the trial period 1. The baseline awareness level was recorded (pretest), using four domains-based questionnaires about oral health and healthy diet practices, risk factors for early childhood caries and enamel demineralization will be given to the caregivers and parents of recruited children. 2. Awareness level was assessed after the end of one month exposure using the same questionnaire, repeated after 3 month and post-trial after 6 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Nov 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and Oral Health Behavior Change, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Nov 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Awareness level (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Nov 2025.