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NCT07220850 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Oral Health Intervention for Caregivers of Children Presenting for Dental Surgery
A NA study of Early Childhood Caries, sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 420
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT07220850 is a NA study of Early Childhood Caries that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Illinois at Chicago. The registered enrollment target is 420 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT07220850, a NA study of Early Childhood Caries, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 420 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Too many young children, particularly those living in poverty, present for dental surgery under anesthesia - an expensive, potentially dangerous, short-term fix that often results in recurring oral health disease and subsequent surgeries. Dr. Helen Lee, an anesthesiologist, and Dr. Joanna Buscemi, a clinical health psychologist, recognized that to decrease need for surgeries, caregivers need resources and support to build their skills and knowledge around managing their child's oral health. After 5 years of relationship-building, publishing preliminary qualitative work, and building a team with the appropriate skills and knowledge, they developed a grant application to develop and test a parenting intervention for caregivers of preschool- aged children presenting for dental surgery. With support from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the team created the PROTECT intervention with a focus on providing caregivers with parenting and behavioral tools to help improve tooth brushing and lower added sugar intake while simultaneously addressing social determinants of health that make behavior change more difficult. Community health workers will engage with caregivers for 6 months following the child's surgery to deliver PROTECT and support parents in behavioral change. A surgical event is a unique opportunity to change behaviors in systemically oppressed families that have manifested a need for behavior change. This intervention will meet caregivers needs at a critical time when risk disease recurrence intersects with a desire to change. This work has the potential to not only improve oral health of entire households but may also have a concomitant effect on parallel diseases, such as pediatric obesity.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Behavioral Treatment
Study Locations (1)
Illinois
- College of Dentistry (MC 621) - Chicago
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 420 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-09-30 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-09 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07220850
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07220850 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 420 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Illinois at Chicago, which has 430 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Early Childhood Caries appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Behavioral Treatment is the first listed.
NCT07220850 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07220850 about?
NCT07220850 is a clinical study titled "Oral Health Intervention for Caregivers of Children Presenting for Dental Surgery". Too many young children, particularly those living in poverty, present for dental surgery under anesthesia - an expensive, potentially dangerous, short-term fix that often results in recurring oral health disease and subsequent surgeries. Dr. Helen Lee, an anesthesiologist, and Dr. Joanna Buscemi, a...
What is the current status of trial NCT07220850?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 420 participants. The study started on 2025-09-30. Estimated completion is 2028-09.
What conditions does trial NCT07220850 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Early Childhood Caries.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07220850?
The interventions under investigation include: Behavioral Treatment (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07220850?
This trial is sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago, which has 430 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT07220850 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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