Bruxism, Anxiety, and Periodontal Status Among Dental Students

NCT07579416 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: 22-04-2027
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This observational cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the relationship between bruxism, anxiety, and periodontal status among fourth- and fifth-year dental students at Al-Hawash Private University. Bruxism is a parafunctional habit that may be influenced by psychological stress and anxiety, and it may be associated with periodontal changes. Dental students are an important population to study due to their academic workload and potential stress exposure. The study will assess probable bruxism, anxiety levels, and periodontal parameters to identify possible associations between these variables.

Conditions

Bruxism; Anxiety

Keywords

Bruxism; Anxiety; Periodontal Status; Dental Students; Cross-sectional Study; Observational Study

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Anxiety level

  Assessed using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) questionnaire. Anxiety will be measured as a continuous score and may also be categorized into minimal, mild, moderate, and severe anxiety.

  At enrollment

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Probable Bruxism

  At enrollment

• Periodontal Screening and Recording Index

  At enrollment

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Fourth- and Fifth-Year Dental Students at Al-Hawash Private University

You may qualify if:

• Undergraduate dental students in the fourth or fifth year.
• Age 18 years or older.
• Willing to participate and provide written informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

• Orthodontic treatment.
• Systemic disease affecting periodontal status.
• Medications that may affect bruxism or anxiety.
• Major psychiatric disorders.
• Pregnancy, if relevant to periodontal assessment.
• Incomplete questionnaire or incomplete clinical data.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Al-Hawash Private University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Al-Hawash Private University, Faculty of Dentistry

Homs, 00000, Syria

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Bruxism; Anxiety Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Tooth Diseases; Stomatognathic Diseases; Habits; Behavior; Mental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Ali Abou Sulaiman, Ph.D. in Periodontology

CONTACT

+963956790836; dr.ali.abousulaiman@hpu.edu.sy

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 25, 2026
• First Posted: May 12, 2026
• Study Start: March 20, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Last Updated: May 12, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Locations

SY (1)