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 (CAST/ICDAS/WHO)

February 27, 2025 updated by: Sajda Khatir Mohamed Tobai, Cairo University

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

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.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

1000

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study will include children aged 4 to 6 years. They will be selected from the outpatient clinic of Pediatric Dentistry Department of the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University, according to the Eligibility criteria.

Description

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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
Baseline ( single visit)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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
Baseline (single visit)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Cairo University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

May 1, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 1, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 1, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 24, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 27, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 27, 2025

Last Verified

February 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Caries in three indices

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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