Dental care help for youth with disabilities
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study aims to make dental visits easier for youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It tests a program to support both patients and their dental providers.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a routine check-up scheduled at the pediatric clinic at Boston University's dental school.
- You have an intellectual or developmental disability (like autism or Down syndrome).
- A caregiver (like a parent) is willing to take part in the study.
- Your dentist or dental provider is also willing to join the study.
- You speak English.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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