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NCT Number: NCT06858462

Evaluation of Dental Caries Using Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment Need (CAST) Index, International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) Index and World Health Organization (WHO) Index

This study goals is to compare the three indices in Egyptian children aged 4 to 6 years in caries detection and time needed for the assessments which will contribute to valuable data for pediatric oral health assessments both locally and globally.

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Key information

Conditions

Caries Experience

Age range

4 year–6 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

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 preschool children.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Children aged 4-6 years.
  • Written consent from parents or guardians for participation.
  • Children who are cooperative during clinical examinations.

Exclusion criteria

  • Children with systemic and mental diseases that might affect dental health.
  • Teeth with developmental anomalies that interfere with caries assessment.
  • Teeth with extensive restorations.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Dental Caries Experience

    Time frame: Baseline ( single visit)

    The presence of dental caries will be assessed using the CAST, ICDAS, and WHO indices. The findings will provide a comparative evaluation of these indices in Egyptian children aged 4 to 6 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Time For index Application

    Time frame: Baseline (single visit)

    The time required to apply each caries assessment index (CAST, ICDAS, and WHO) will be measured in seconds for each child during the clinical examination

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Sajda Khatir Tobai, Master degree

CONTACT

[email protected]

+201070324933

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Caries Experience Using Three Different Indices CAST, ICDAS, and WHO in a Group of Egyptian Children : a Cross-Sectional Study

Acronym: CAST/ICDAS/WHO

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Mar 5, 2025
Registry last updated
Mar 5, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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