A study to find the relationship between childhood obesity and dental cavities in children aged 5-12 years.
Not Applicable
Completed
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2019/07/020090
- Lead Sponsor
- C Lalchhandami Meghna Sunil Tiwatia Sheethal S K
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 200
Inclusion Criteria
All children aged between 5â??12 years whose parents/guardians are willing to get their childâ??s nutritional status assessed are included in the study. Children of all socio-economic status and all genders are
included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
All children who have chronic illness and are on medications are excluded.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method This study will help us to conclude if there is an association between childhood obesity and dental caries.Timepoint: Single visit
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method ilTimepoint: Nil
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What molecular mechanisms link childhood obesity to dental caries in 5-12 year olds?
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How does the effectiveness of standard-of-care dental treatments vary in obese versus non-obese children?
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What drug classes or compounds are being explored for preventing dental caries in children with metabolic syndrome?