Technology-enabled Anticipatory Guidance and Peer Support in Empowering Parents to Prevent Early Childhood Caries

Launched by NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE · Aug 15, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how technology can help parents prevent early childhood caries (ECC), which is a common dental problem in young children. The goal is to see if providing guidance through apps or online tools, along with support from other parents, can help moms make better choices for their children's dental care and overall health. This is important because establishing good habits early can lead to healthier teeth for kids as they grow.

To participate in this study, mothers must be at least 21 years old, currently expecting a child or have a baby under 3 months old, and have access to the internet and a mobile device. They should also be able to communicate in English. Participants will receive helpful information and support over the course of the trial, which aims to empower them in taking care of their child’s dental health. It's important to note that children with certain medical conditions or those whose families plan to move away in the next three years would not qualify for this study.

Gender

FEMALE

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