750 Participants Needed

Brief Interventions for Tooth Decay

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Overseen BySeth J Scholer, MD, MPH
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The investigators will study brief educational interventions designed to address childhood behavior problems and prevent cavities.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Seth J Scholer, MD, MPH

Principal Investigator

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for parents of children aged 9 months to 3 years. It aims to help them with childhood behavior issues and cavity prevention in their kids.

Inclusion Criteria

I am a parent of a child aged 9 months to 3 years.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1 day
1 visit (in-person)

Educational Intervention

Participants receive a brief educational intervention in the examination room before the clinic visit

1 day
1 visit (in-person)

Survey Follow-up

Participants complete a brief survey immediately after the clinic visit and another survey in 2-4 months

2-4 months
2 surveys (remote)

Long-term Follow-up

Follow-up health and insurance records related to the study interventions are reviewed

3 years

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Cavity Prevention Handout
  • Play Nicely
Trial Overview The study is testing two brief educational interventions: 'Play Nicely' program for managing child behavior, and a handout with tips on preventing cavities.
How Is the Trial Designed?
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Child behavior management - handbookExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Two minutes of education about child behavior management coupled with free resources and a handbook
Group II: Child behavior management - free resourcesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Two minutes of education about child behavior management coupled with free resources.
Group III: Cavity PreventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Two minutes of education about how to prevent cavities coupled with a 2 page handout.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

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