NCT06582238

Brief Summary

The study aims to assess and compare the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Egyptian and Nigerian dentists on etiology, diagnosis, and management of DH. Also to identify if level of education, culture and environment have influence in the diagnosis and management of DH.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
500

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2024

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
enrolling by invitation

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 23, 2024

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 3, 2024

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 21, 2024

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 20, 2025

Completed
22 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 11, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

September 3, 2024

Status Verified

August 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

5 months

First QC Date

August 23, 2024

Last Update Submit

August 30, 2024

Conditions

Dentin Sensitivity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Knowledge

    % of Dentists with adequate knowledge of appropriate etiology diagnosis and management of DH among practicing dentists in Egypt and Nigeria using a validated questionnaire with options of various etiologies, diagnosis and management options. the subject chooses yes, no or i don't know.

    6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Comparison

    6 months

Study Arms (2)

Egyptian Dentists

Dentists (at various levels of education and years of practice) practicing in Egypt

Other: Dentists in Clinical Practice

Nigerian Dentists

Dentists (at various levels of education and years of practice) practicing in Nigeria

Other: Dentists in Clinical Practice

Interventions

Dentists in Clinical PracticeOTHER

Experience in managing Dentine Hypersensitivity

Egyptian DentistsNigerian Dentists

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Levels of Education * Consultant/Fellow/Professor * Specialist/Senior Lecturer * Resident/Registrar/Post Graduate Student * BDS

You may qualify if:

  • Must be a Dentist
  • Must be in clinical practice
  • Must be practicing in Egypt or Nigeria
  • Willingly CHOOSE to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

  • Dentists that choose NOT to participate in the study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

Cairo, 12613, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dentin Sensitivity

Interventions

Dentists

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Tooth DiseasesStomatognathic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dental StaffHealth PersonnelHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 23, 2024

First Posted

September 3, 2024

Study Start

October 21, 2024

Primary Completion

March 20, 2025

Study Completion

April 11, 2025

Last Updated

September 3, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

Locations

EG(1)