Digital Health LiteracyNCT07344259
Digital Health Literacy of Egyptian Parents and Oral Health Outcomes of Their Preschool Children
An observational study of Digital Health Literacy and Caries Experience, run by Cairo University.
Trial summary
The aim of the study is to examine the association between the digital health literacy (DHL) of Egyptian parents and oral health outcomes of their preschool children. The study will also examine the association between the parents' DHL and parents' sociodemographic characteristics. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Digital Health Literacy, Caries Experience
- How many people
- 222 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2026to 1 Mar 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Egyptian parents of preschool children attending a university hospital in Egypt.
Who may be able to join
- Egyptian parents or primary caregivers of at least one preschool aged child aged 3-5 years
- Willing to provide a consent for themselves and their child to participate in the study.
Who cannot join
- Individuals with cognitive impairments that limit their ability to complete the questionnaire.
- Individuals whose children have special care needs
About this study
Official title: Digital Health Literacy of Egyptian Parents and Its Association With Oral Health Outcomes of Their Preschool Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
The aim of the study is to examine the association between the digital health literacy (DHL) of Egyptian parents and oral health outcomes of their preschool children. The study will also examine the association between the parents' DHL and parents' sociodemographic characteristics. The main research question is:
What is the association between digital health literacy (DHL) of Egyptian parents and oral health outcomes of their preschool children?
Read the detailed description
The study is an analytical cross-sectional study. It will involve Egyptian parents of preschool children to examine the association between their digital health literacy (DHL) and oral health outcomes of their preschool children. In addition, the study will assess the relationship between parents' DHL and sociodemographic characteristics.
Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews or self-completed forms. The dimensions of digital health Literacy of the participants will be captured using the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (eHLQ).
dmft scores will be recorded after clinical examination by trained dental health professionals.
Additionally, the questionnaire will include questions about sociodemographic data of parents and children, as well as dental habits of their children. All data will be coded, anonymized, and saved into a secure online database.
- Conditions
- Digital Health Literacy, Caries Experience
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Digital Health Literacy measured by E-Health Literacy questionnaire
Measured: The study will capture data at a single point from April -December 2026
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Jan 2026
- Study start1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Mar 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Digital Health LiteracyStudies 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
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 222 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mennatollah Nagy Sharkawy Ali Nada, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07344259
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CU 8.1.2026
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 7 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 23 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Digital Health Literacy of Egyptian Parents and Its Association With Oral Health Outcomes of Their Preschool Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07344259
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CU 8.1.2026
- Conditions
- Digital Health Literacy, Caries Experience
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 222 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 15 Jan 2026 (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 aim of the study is to examine the association between the digital health literacy (DHL) of Egyptian parents and oral health outcomes of their preschool children. The study will also examine the association between the parents' DHL and parents' sociodemographic characteristics. The main research question is:
What is the association between digital health literacy (DHL) of Egyptian parents and oral health outcomes of their preschool children?
Detailed description
The study is an analytical cross-sectional study. It will involve Egyptian parents of preschool children to examine the association between their digital health literacy (DHL) and oral health outcomes of their preschool children. In addition, the study will assess the relationship between parents' DHL and sociodemographic characteristics.
Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews or self-completed forms. The dimensions of digital health Literacy of the participants will be captured using the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (eHLQ).
dmft scores will be recorded after clinical examination by trained dental health professionals.
Additionally, the questionnaire will include questions about sociodemographic data of parents and children, as well as dental habits of their children. All data will be coded, anonymized, and saved into a secure online database.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Egyptian parents of preschool children attending a university hospital in Egypt.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Egyptian parents or primary caregivers of at least one preschool aged child aged 3-5 years
- Willing to provide a consent for themselves and their child to participate in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals with cognitive impairments that limit their ability to complete the questionnaire.
- Individuals whose children have special care needs
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
Digital Health Literacy measured by E-Health Literacy questionnaire
Time frame: The study will capture data at a single point from April -December 2026
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Apr 2026.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Digital Health Literacy and Caries Experience, run by Cairo University.
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 2 inclusion and 2 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Digital Health Literacy measured by E-Health Literacy questionnaire (time frame: The study will capture data at a single point from April -December 2026). 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 23 Apr 2026.