NCT07492810Completed
The Effect of Peer Video Modeling and 3D Jaw Video Modeling Training on Oral Health and Toothbrushing Skills in Children With Autism
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 25 Mar 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
This study was conducted to improve the oral hygiene habits of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and to compare the effects of peer video modeling and three-dimensional (3D) jaw model simulation methods. The research was carried out at Istanbul Hamit Ibrahimiye Special Education Practice School with a randomized controlled experimental design, involving 120 children aged 6-12 years. The participants were divided into three groups: peer video modeling, 3D jaw model simulation, and control. Data collection tools included a sociodemographic information form, oral and dental health knowledge form, plaque index, gingival index and tooth brushing evaluation forms. The study was evaluated based on assessments conducted at baseline, 1st month, 3rd month, and 6th month. The findings of the study revealed that the peer video modeling method significantly reduced the plaque index (p \< 0.05) and led to a notable improvement in tooth brushing skills. The improvement observed in the 3D jaw model simulation group was more limited. In terms of long-term effects, peer video modeling was found to have a lasting impact on children's oral hygiene habits (p \< 0.01). These results indicate that peer video modeling is particularly more effective in promoting tooth brushing habits among children with ASD. In conclusion, peer video modeling appears to be a more effective method for oral and dental health education in children with ASD. Future studies should examine its long-term effects in more detail across different age groups. In addition, developing guideline materials for parents and educators may be beneficial.
- Status (registry)
- Completed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 120 (actual)
- First submitted
- 16 Mar 2026
- Start date
- 20 Sept 2021
- Primary completion date
- 23 Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
- Ministry of Health, Turkey
- Diseases
- Autism
- NCT number
- NCT07492810
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Participants enrolled: 120
- From 20 Sept 2021 to the primary completion date, 23 Jun 2025
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Other
- Inability to sit in a specific place for 10 minutes.
- Refusal of physical contact (mouth, face, body).
- Severe autism (Grade 3).
- Mental retardation.
- Lack of parental consent.
Who the study is looking for
- The child responds to their name when called.
- The child maintains eye contact for at least 2-5 minutes.
- The child follows simple instructions (e.g., come, sit, open-close mouth).
- The child can use at. least one reward (food, toy, or verbal).
- No sensory hypersensitivity.
- No antibiotic use in the last month.
- No additional plaque control application in the last 5 months.
- At least 20 teeth present.
- Not undergoing orthodontic treatment.
- No systemic diseases affecting oral health (e.g., Down syndrome, diabetes).
- Average intelligence level comparable to peers.
- Able to brush teeth independently.
Age in the registry: 6 years to 12 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umraniye Community Mental Health Center Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Istanbul | Turkey (Türkiye) | Unknown status |
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