Dental CareNCT06734923
Social Media Use and Associated Factors Among Orthodontic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
An observational study of Dental Care and Using Social Media and Networks to Find Out About Orthodontic Treatment, run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
"Context : An increasing number of patients are using the internet and social media to obtain information about oral health, including the field of orthodontics. Aim : This study aimed to analyze the behavior and habits of patients regarding the use of social media to obtain information about orthodontics, as well as… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Dental Care, Using Social Media and Networks to Find Out About Orthodontic Treatment
- What is being tested?
- Questionnaire (28 questions)
- How many people
- 65 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2023to 31 Jul 2023
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients present in the waiting room during the period of questionnaire distribution at the Orthodontic Unit of the Nice University Hospital
Who may be able to join
- All patients, whether adults or minors accompanied by their legal representative, who consulted in the orthodontics unit, and had access to the internet.
Who cannot join
- All patients who declined to participate.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Survey on Media and Social Networks Consultation Among Patients Taken Care in the Orthodontics Unit at the Nice University Hospital: a Cross-sectional Study
"Context : An increasing number of patients are using the internet and social media to obtain information about oral health, including the field of orthodontics.
Aim : This study aimed to analyze the behavior and habits of patients regarding the use of social media to obtain information about orthodontics, as well as the factors associated with this usage.
Materials and methods : The study was designed as a single-center, cross-sectional, descriptive study. Orthodontic patients filled out a 28-question questionnaire that gathered demographic data, information-seeking behavior, platform use and online consultation habits, trust and impact, and interest in additional resources. Analyses were carried out using SAS Enterprise Guide version 7.1; univariate analyses were performed using logistic regression, followed by a multivariate model planned for variables with p ≤ 0.20. Please note that the multivariate model was not ultimately applied.
- Being tested
- Questionnaire (28 questions)
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Questionnaire (28 questions)Other
demographic data, information-seeking behavior, platform use and online consultation habits, trust and impact, and interest in additional resources
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patient who has conducted online research on orthodontics or questionnary completed | online research on orthodontics or questionnary completed Receives: Other: Questionnaire (28 questions) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
online research of orthodontic information
Yes (score = 1) No (score = 2)
Measured: At the inclusion
Secondary outcomes (2)
trust in the information gathered
No confidence (score = 0) Moderate confidence (score = 1) Full confidence (score = 2)
Measured: At the inclusion
The impact of online and social media information on orthodontic patients' decision-making
No influence (score = 0) Influenced decision (score = 1)
Measured: At the inclusion
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Dec 2024
- Study start1 Feb 2023
- Primary completion31 Jul 2023
- Study completion31 Jul 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Dental CareStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de NiceThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 65 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06734923
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 24Odonto03
- Status last verified
- Nov 2024
- First submitted
- 5 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 30 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Survey on Media and Social Networks Consultation Among Patients Taken Care in the Orthodontics Unit at the Nice University Hospital: a Cross-sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06734923
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 24Odonto03
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 65 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de NiceUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jul 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 16 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
"Context : An increasing number of patients are using the internet and social media to obtain information about oral health, including the field of orthodontics.
Aim : This study aimed to analyze the behavior and habits of patients regarding the use of social media to obtain information about orthodontics, as well as the factors associated with this usage.
Materials and methods : The study was designed as a single-center, cross-sectional, descriptive study. Orthodontic patients filled out a 28-question questionnaire that gathered demographic data, information-seeking behavior, platform use and online consultation habits, trust and impact, and interest in additional resources. Analyses were carried out using SAS Enterprise Guide version 7.1; univariate analyses were performed using logistic regression, followed by a multivariate model planned for variables with p ≤ 0.20. Please note that the multivariate model was not ultimately applied.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patient who has conducted online research on orthodontics or questionnary completed | – | Other: Questionnaire (28 questions)online research on orthodontics or questionnary completed |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients present in the waiting room during the period of questionnaire distribution at the Orthodontic Unit of the Nice University Hospital
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All patients, whether adults or minors accompanied by their legal representative, who consulted in the orthodontics unit, and had access to the internet.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All patients who declined to participate.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire (28 questions)demographic data, information-seeking behavior, platform use and online consultation habits, trust and impact, and interest in additional resources | Other | Patient who has conducted online research on orthodontics or questionnary completed |
Primary outcome
online research of orthodontic information
Time frame: At the inclusion
Yes (score = 1) No (score = 2)
2 secondary outcomes
trust in the information gathered
Time frame: At the inclusion
The impact of online and social media information on orthodontic patients' decision-making
Time frame: At the inclusion
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Sep 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Dental Care and Using Social Media and Networks to Find Out About Orthodontic Treatment, run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
online research of orthodontic information (time frame: At the inclusion). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Sep 2026.