Salivary Alkaline Phosphatase as a Biomarker for Dental Caries in A Group of Egyptian Children With Different Growth Rates: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
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observational
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Brief Summary
Aim of the study:
- 1.Assess the correlation between salivary alkaline phosphatase levels and dental caries.
- 2.Assess the effect of growth of children on the levels of salivary alkaline phosphatase enzyme.
- 3.Assess the effect of growth of children on caries experience and severity.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for all trials
Started Jan 2023
Shorter than P25 for all trials
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 1, 2022
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 7, 2022
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 1, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
April 1, 2023
CompletedNovember 7, 2022
November 1, 2022
2 months
November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Salivary Alkaline Phosphatase levels in children with and without dental caries
Measured by spectrophotometry (unit: U/L)
2 months
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Caries index
2 months
Caries severity
2 months
Interventions
There is no intervention as this is an observational study
Eligibility Criteria
Children aged between 6-8 years.
You may qualify if:
- Children aged 6 to 8 years old.
- Children with and without previous dental visits.
You may not qualify if:
- Children with any systemic or mental illness.
- Children whose parents refuse to sign the informed consent.
- Children who will not cooperate on participation
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Cairo Universitylead
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- OTHER
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- General Dentist
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 1, 2022
First Posted
November 7, 2022
Study Start
January 1, 2023
Primary Completion
March 1, 2023
Study Completion
April 1, 2023
Last Updated
November 7, 2022
Record last verified: 2022-11