Improving Oral Health With Serious Games

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Caries, Tooth Decay, Cavities, Gingivitis

In brief

This study investigated if computer games can be effective at changing the way children take care of their teeth. We a museum exhibit with 3D virtual reality games called "Attack of the S. Mutans!" Our hypothesis was that children who played the games and visited the exhibit would show improved attitudes about oral health, which would translate into improved brushing and self-care habits. In this randomized controlled study with school children aged 8-12, we compared the outcomes for three groups: Group 1) Visited Attack of the S. Mutans!; Group 2) Experienced a hands-on classroom presentation about virtual reality being used for healthcare; Group 3) Received no-treatment.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02027597

Run by

University of Washington

People needed

161

Starts

2008-10-01

Expected to finish

2011-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-01-06

Who can join

Age: 8 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• For participation in the study, enrollment criteria are as follows: 1) a dentist's diagnosis of tooth decay, or restorative dental work in the previous year; and 2) Parents or guardians provide usable baseline data, including contact information for follow-up questionnaires.

You may not qualify if…

• None

Where it is running

• Firsthand Technology Inc. — Seattle, Washington, United States

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