Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of PECS in Improving Oral Hygiene Status Among Preschool Chidren

Lead Sponsor:

Dow University of Health Sciences

Conditions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

4-6 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Background: Oral health is an important part of overall health of the children and precisely it is additionally imperative for children who need out of the ordinary or special health care. Children w...

Detailed Description

RATIONALE OF STUDY The population with Autism Spectrum Disorder Syndrome (ASD) may require additional specific health needs due to their characteristic features. Among them especially children are at ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Children with Confirmed diagnosis of ASD classified on the basis of CARS score 30-36.5 who understand visual or simple verbal instructions.
  • Age range between 4 to 6 years
  • Cooperative for oral examination

Exclusion

  • ASD children with any systemic disease which can affect oral health.
  • Identification of any oral condition requiring immediate dental treatment.
  • Multiple disabilities, down syndrome, epilepsy patients.
  • Taking drugs such as anticonvulsant, antidepressants, anti-anxiety which can affect oral cavity tissues.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 29 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06588062

Start Date

May 1 2023

End Date

September 29 2023

Last Update

September 19 2024

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Dow University of Health Sciences

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 75330