WhatsApp videos for teaching kids about cavity prevention
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether kids who get short educational videos through WhatsApp learn more about preventing cavities (tooth decay) and improve their brushing and eating habits. It aims to help children aged 10 to 12 in Cairo public schools take better care of their teeth.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 10 and 12 years old and in grade 5 or 6 at a public school in Cairo, Egypt.
- Your child can speak and understand Arabic.
- You (the parent or guardian) agree to sign a consent form, and your child agrees to take part.
- You or your child have a smartphone with WhatsApp (for the group that gets the videos).
- Your child does not have a severe learning disability or a serious medical condition that would make it hard to participate.
- Your child attends school regularly and is not planning to switch schools during the 8-week study.
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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