Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Dental Interns in Egyptian Universities

NCT07604831 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: U MSA Hagar
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 350
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common yet underdiagnosed sleep-related breathing disorder in children that may result in serious health and behavioral complications if left untreated. Dental professionals can play an important role in the early identification and referral of pediatric OSA cases during routine dental examinations. However, limited knowledge and inadequate clinical practices may affect their ability to contribute effectively to patient care. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea among dental interns in selected Egyptian universities using a validated questionnaire.

Conditions

Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Keywords

Pediatric; obstructive; sleep; apnea; Dental interns; knowledge; attitude; practice; egypt

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Knowledge regarding pediatric obstructive sleep apnea

  Assessment of dental interns' knowledge regarding pediatric obstructive sleep apnea using a validated self-administered questionnaire.

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Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Attitude toward pediatric obstructive sleep apnea

  baseline

• Practice regarding pediatric obstructive sleep apnea

  baseline

Study Arms (1)

Dental Interns

Dental interns from selected Egyptian universities who will complete a validated questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Dental interns enrolled in selected Egyptian universities during the study period.

You may qualify if:

• Dental interns enrolled in selected Egyptian universities. Interns willing to participate voluntarily in the study. Interns able to complete the online questionnaire.

You may not qualify if:

• Undergraduate dental students other than interns. Graduated dentists or postgraduate dentists. Incomplete questionnaire responses. Participants who decline to provide informed consent.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Apnea; Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Respiration Disorders; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: lecturer assisstant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 17, 2026
• First Posted: May 22, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share