NCT00530153

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of an intervention programme on dietary intake and dental health of 8th grade students.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
769

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2007

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2007

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 14, 2007

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 17, 2007

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

September 30, 2009

Status Verified

September 1, 2009

First QC Date

September 14, 2007

Last Update Submit

September 29, 2009

Conditions

EatingOral Health

Keywords

EatingFood HabitsAdolescentDental Research

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Dietary intake (eg. sugar, fibre). The presence of active initial caries lesions.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Nutritional quality of school meals and snacks. Laser fluorescence values of the occlusal surfaces of permanent molar and premolar teeth.

Interventions

dietary counselingBEHAVIORAL

Various activities and materials for teachers, students, parents and school catering personnel aiming at increasing their awareness and knowledge of good nutrition.

xylitolDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Delivery of xylitol lozenges (about 1 g xylitol/student/school day) and guidance on tooth brushing.

Eligibility Criteria

Age13 Years - 14 Years
Sexall
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • th grade students from the participating schools, written informed consent both from the student and the parent

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

National Public Health Institute

Helsinki, 00300, Finland

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Feeding Behavior

Interventions

Nutrition AssessmentXylitol

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior, AnimalBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data CollectionEpidemiologic MethodsInvestigative TechniquesHealth Care Evaluation MechanismsQuality of Health CareHealth Care Quality, Access, and EvaluationEpidemiologic MeasurementsPublic HealthEnvironment and Public HealthSugar AlcoholsAlcoholsOrganic ChemicalsCarbohydrates

Study Officials

  • Pirjo Pietinen, Ph. D

    National Public Health Institute

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 14, 2007

First Posted

September 17, 2007

Study Start

April 1, 2007

Study Completion

May 1, 2008

Last Updated

September 30, 2009

Record last verified: 2009-09

Locations

FI(1)