Recruiting NA Caries Prevention

Tests treatment safety and results for Caries Prevention

Official title Comparison of the Efficacy of Three Preventive Methods to Reduce the Incidence of Coronal Caries in Schoolchildren

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07131358

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The objective of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of three preventive methods in reducing the incidence of coronal caries in the first permanent molars of Mexican schoolchildren. The main question to be answered is: Which of the preventive methods (application of fluoride varnish (control group), application of a conventional pit and fissure sealant (glass ionomer) plus fluoride varnish, or application of a pit and fissure sealant with Giomer® technology) will be more effective in preventing coronal caries in the first permanent molars of Mexican schoolchildren?
  • Which group you join is decided by chance.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 6 to 8. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.

You may be able to join if

  • Schoolchildren between 6 and 8 years of age, of both sexes, with at least one erupted permanent first molar, healthy or with incipient caries (ICDAS...
  • Schoolchildren with a moderate or high risk of tooth decay according to the caries risk assessment.

You likely can't join if

  • Schoolchildren with the presence of incisor-molar hypomineralization or dental fluorosis.
  • Schoolchildren with the presence of sealants of fissures and fissures or with a history of their placement in any of the first permanent molars.
  • School children who have a disability that prevents them from performing the oral clinical examination or interview.
  • Schoolchildren with allergies or suspected allergies to milk protein and its derivatives, methacrylate monomer and/or acetone.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico, Mexico

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?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 6 years to 8 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico, Mexico. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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