Study on the oral health of patients with pediatriccancer diagnosis and adjuvant chemotherapy -.Consideration of basic scientific, dental and psychosocial aspects

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: K02.9; K91.8; Dental caries, unspecified; Other postprocedural disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified

• Registration Number: DRKS00029564
• Lead Sponsor: Poliklinik für Zahnerhaltungskunde, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-07-21
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Age: 3-17 years
- Pediatric oncological disease treated with chemotherapy
- Sufficient general condition to participate in the study
- Sufficient knowledge of German

Exclusion Criteria

- Patients missing the items requested under Inclusion Criteria.
- Patients with incompletely filled out consent form

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
i.Assessment of parent/caregiver and patient knowledge of oral health promotion measures in general and in the context of chemotherapy for pediatric cancer (oral hygiene, fluoridation, nutrition, other preventive measures). For prevention of oral diseases, counseling and individual prophylaxis will then take place. <br>ii.Examination of the oral status and oral microbiome of the affected patient group to analyze possible effects on individual caries risk and other oral effects.<br>iii.Survey the level of knowledge of caring medical staff on oral health in the context of chemotherapy in pediatric cancers to improve intersectoral care of the affected patient group.<br><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
see above