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

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

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 1,000 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 4 Years – 6 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed description

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.

Conditions

• Caries Experience

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-05-01
• Primary completion: 2025-08-01
• Completion: 2025-08-01
• First posted: 2025-03-05
• Last updated: 2025-03-05