Comparison of CAMBRA123 and AAPD (CAT) for Caries Risk in Egyptian Children

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Caries Experience

• Registration Number: NCT06932939
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

This study goal is to compare two indices in Egyptian children aged 3-6 years in caries detection and time needed for assessment which will contribute to variable data for pediatric oral health assessment locally and globally.

Detailed Description

This study will ensure that patients receive precise evaluations and guide early, appropriate preventive measures or treatments. Over time, this will contribute to reducing caries progression and related complications. Also, Parents become more aware of their children's dental health status, emphasizing the importance of early detection and intervention. Furthermore, Comparing the indices will provide insights into which tool is most efficient and reliable for detecting caries in children 3-6 years old.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-04
• Study First Submitted: 2025-04-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-04-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-04-16
• Study First Posted: 2025-04-17
• Last Update Posted: 2025-04-20
• Study Start: 2025-06-01
• Primary Completion: 2025-07-01
• Study Completion: 2025-07-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 376

Inclusion Criteria

• Children aged 3 to 6 years.
• Both genders.
• No underlying medical conditions affecting oral health.

Exclusion Criteria

• Uncooperative patient.
• Children with cognitive impairments that prevent understanding the study procedures.
• Parents refused.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Caries risk assessment using AAPD	baseline (single visit)	Caries risk will be categorized as Low, Moderate, or High based on the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) criteria.; * Unit of Measure: Category (Low / Moderate / High)
Caries risk assessment using CAMBRA123	baseline (single visit)	Caries risk will be evaluated using the CAMBRA 123 scoring system, which assigns scores from -4 to +18, categorized as: * Low: -4 to -1; * Moderate: 0 to +3; * High: +4 to +13; * Very High: +14 to +18

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Time For index Application	baseline (single visit)	The time required to apply each caries assessment index (CAMBRA123 and AAPD) will be measured in seconds for each child during the clinical examination

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Dentistry Cairo University; 🇪🇬 Cairo, Giza, Egypt