Survey on Knowledge and Acceptance of Dental General Anesthesia for Children Among Different Populations

NCT07622719 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: KQ-2026-Q-010
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 1,490
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

This is a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study conducted in China. The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge and acceptance of pediatric dental general anesthesia among different populations, including parents, dental professionals, and the general public. Participants completed an anonymous online questionnaire assessing their understanding of the procedure, perceived risks and benefits, and willingness to accept dental general anesthesia for children. No medical interventions were provided to participants. The findings aim to provide evidence for improving patient education and promoting informed decision-making regarding pediatric dental treatment under general anesthesia

Conditions

Pediatric Dentistry; Dental Anesthesia

Keywords

Patient acceptance; Pediatric dental care; General anesthesia in children; Knowledge, attitude and practice survey; Oral health education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Acceptance Score of Pediatric Dental General Anesthesia

  Acceptance level of pediatric dental general anesthesia techniques (measured by "A Survey on the Cognition and Acceptance of Pediatric Dental General Anesthesia Techniques", ranging from 1 (lowest acceptance) to 5 (highest acceptance), where higher scores indicate a better outcome).

  "baseline, pre-intervention"

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Correlation between Demographic Factors and Acceptance

  "baseline, pre-intervention"

Study Arms (1)

All Participants

All participants completed the questionnaire survey on knowledge and acceptance of pediatric dental general anesthesia.

Other: Questionnaire-based survey

Interventions

Questionnaire-based survey OTHER

A self-administered questionnaire assessing knowledge and acceptance of pediatric dental general anesthesia, no active intervention provided.

All Participants

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of parents of children receiving dental treatment, dental healthcare professionals, and the general public aged 20 years and older. Participants were recruited from hospital settings and online platforms to complete a questionnaire-based survey on knowledge and acceptance of pediatric dental general anesthesia.

You may qualify if:

• Aged ≥20 years
• Able to understand and complete the questionnaire
• Informed consent obtained

You may not qualify if:

• Cognitive impairment or inability to communicate
• Refusal to participate -

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Air Force Military Medical University, China: lead

Study Sites (2)

School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University,Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032

Xi’an, Shanxi, 710032, China

Location

Yaping Shi

Xi’an, Shanxi, 710032, China

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Attending Physician, Department of Pediatric Dentistry

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 21, 2026
• First Posted: June 3, 2026
• Study Start: February 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: April 30, 2026
• Study Completion: April 30, 2026
• Last Updated: June 3, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CN (2)