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New treatment option for Dental Caries
Official title Advancing Water Security: A Community Participatory School-Based Hydration Intervention
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06714929
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to determine the effectiveness and sustainability of a community-participatory hydration intervention over 3 years within a district that has newly installed hydration stations and is operating under a policy designed to enhance heathy hydration practices and promote equitable access to drinking water.
- Time commitment: about 3 years
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 4 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Lunchroom observations: All students (K-5th [Pre-Kindergarten if applicable]) who eat lunch in the cafeteria on assessment days are eligible
- BMI and dental caries assessments: 1) student enrolls in study while in 3rd grade (followed through 5th g)
- Student surveys: Students in 4th-5th grade are eligible to complete surveys assessing beverage intake and perceptions of hydration practices within...
- Staff surveys: All staff in the target schools will be eligible to complete the Personnel Survey.
You likely can't join if
- Lunchroom observations: None.
- BMI and dental caries assessments: Students are ineligible if they are unable to complete assessments due to developmental or physical reasons, 2)...
- Student surveys: None.
- Staff surveys: None.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Henrico, Virginia, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 3 years per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 4 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Henrico, Virginia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.