Obstructive Sleep ApneaNCT06970873
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatric Dentists Toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Children
An observational study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, run by Cairo University.
Trial summary
The main objective of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Egyptian pediatric dentists toward obstructive sleep apnea among children. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- What is being tested?
- Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatric Dentists
- How many people
- 362 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 8 May 2025to 2 Jun 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Pediatric dentists
Who may be able to join
- Pediatric dentists
Who cannot join
- Undergraduate student
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatric Dentists Toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Children in Egypt: A Cross-sectional Study
The main objective of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Egyptian pediatric dentists toward obstructive sleep apnea among children.
Read the detailed description
Data will be collected using a self-administrated questionnaire developed based on a previous study. The questionnaire was delivered to pediatric dentists, including both dental faculty and practitioners specializing in pediatric dentistry through E-mail and administered in the English language using the Google Forms platform.
The questionnaire began with an invitation message, followed by a consent agreement for participation. It was divided into four sections: demographic information, knowledge about obstructive sleep apnea, attitude toward obstructive sleep apnea, and practice related to obstructive sleep apnea. The demographic section collected information on respondents' age, gender, practice sector (primary health center or private clinic), and years of experience.
The knowledge section comprised questions based on the definition of obstructive sleep apnea, followed by 17 knowledge statements to assess the extent of dentists' knowledge about obstructive sleep apnea. These statements covered topics such as prevalence, percentage of affected individuals, symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, treatment, and the role of dentists in managing obstructive sleep apnea. Response options included "true," "false," and "do not know." Correct answers were awarded 1 point, whereas incorrect answers received no points. The inclusion of the "do not know" option aimed to minimize guessing and was scored as an incorrect response.
The attitude section consisted of seven questions focusing on the role of pediatric dentists in diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea in children, screening for obstructive sleep apnea based on snoring history, considering obstructive sleep apnea screening as a mandatory part of clinical examination, and the need to include obstructive sleep apnea information in the undergraduate curriculum. The response scale for the attitude section included "yes" (1 point awarded, indicating a positive attitude) or "no" or "do not know" (no points awarded, indicating a negative attitude).
The practice section encompassed five questions, exploring whether pediatric dentists had fabricated oral appliances for managing obstructive sleep apnea, their approach to history taking including questions to rule out the presence of obstructive sleep apnea, and their participation in continuing education courses related to the topic.
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Being tested
- Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatric Dentists
- Keywords
- Knowledge, Attitude, practice, Pediatric Dentist, Obstructive sleep apnea
- Medical subject headings
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatric DentistsOther
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of pediatric dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric dentists | Not described Receives: Other: Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatric Dentists |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge of Pediatric Dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children
Knowledge of Pediatric Dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children measured by questionnaire with close ended questions
Measured: 1 month
Secondary outcomes (2)
Attitude of Pediatric Dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children
Attitude of Pediatric Dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children measured by questionnaire using close ended questions
Measured: 1 month
Practice of Pediatric Dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children
Practice of Pediatric Dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children using questionnaire composed of close ended questions
Measured: 1 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 May 2025
- Study start8 May 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion2 Jun 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Obstructive Sleep ApneaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe 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
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 362 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mariam Mohsen Aly, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06970873
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 22-2-25
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 6 May 2025
- Last updated
- 16 May 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Aly MM, Elchaghaby MA, Yousry YM. Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: knowledge, attitude, and practice among pediatric dentists in Egypt: a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health. 2025 Sep 23;25(1):1417. doi: 10.1186/s12903-025-06944-w.
PubMed 40988011
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 May 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatric Dentists Toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Children in Egypt: A Cross-sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06970873
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 22-2-25
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Keywords
- Knowledge, Attitude, practice, Pediatric Dentist, Obstructive sleep apnea
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 362 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 8 May 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 2 Jun 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 14 May 2025 (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.
The main objective of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Egyptian pediatric dentists toward obstructive sleep apnea among children.
Detailed description
Data will be collected using a self-administrated questionnaire developed based on a previous study. The questionnaire was delivered to pediatric dentists, including both dental faculty and practitioners specializing in pediatric dentistry through E-mail and administered in the English language using the Google Forms platform.
The questionnaire began with an invitation message, followed by a consent agreement for participation. It was divided into four sections: demographic information, knowledge about obstructive sleep apnea, attitude toward obstructive sleep apnea, and practice related to obstructive sleep apnea. The demographic section collected information on respondents' age, gender, practice sector (primary health center or private clinic), and years of experience.
The knowledge section comprised questions based on the definition of obstructive sleep apnea, followed by 17 knowledge statements to assess the extent of dentists' knowledge about obstructive sleep apnea. These statements covered topics such as prevalence, percentage of affected individuals, symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, treatment, and the role of dentists in managing obstructive sleep apnea. Response options included "true," "false," and "do not know." Correct answers were awarded 1 point, whereas incorrect answers received no points. The inclusion of the "do not know" option aimed to minimize guessing and was scored as an incorrect response.
The attitude section consisted of seven questions focusing on the role of pediatric dentists in diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea in children, screening for obstructive sleep apnea based on snoring history, considering obstructive sleep apnea screening as a mandatory part of clinical examination, and the need to include obstructive sleep apnea information in the undergraduate curriculum. The response scale for the attitude section included "yes" (1 point awarded, indicating a positive attitude) or "no" or "do not know" (no points awarded, indicating a negative attitude).
The practice section encompassed five questions, exploring whether pediatric dentists had fabricated oral appliances for managing obstructive sleep apnea, their approach to history taking including questions to rule out the presence of obstructive sleep apnea, and their participation in continuing education courses related to the topic.
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric dentists | – | Other: Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatric Dentists |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Pediatric dentists
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Pediatric dentists
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Undergraduate student
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediatric DentistsEvaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of pediatric dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children | Other | Pediatric dentists |
Primary outcome
Knowledge of Pediatric Dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children
Time frame: 1 month
Knowledge of Pediatric Dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children measured by questionnaire with close ended questions
2 secondary outcomes
Attitude of Pediatric Dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children
Time frame: 1 month
Practice of Pediatric Dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children
Time frame: 1 month
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 May 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40988011Aly MM, Elchaghaby MA, Yousry YM. Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: knowledge, attitude, and practice among pediatric dentists in Egypt: a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health. 2025 Sep 23;25(1):1417. doi: 10.1186/s12903-025-06944-w.
Related trials for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
RecruitingObservational study
Development and Validation of a Multimodal Deep Learning Model Using Peripheral Oxygen Saturation and Ballistocardiography Signals for Predicting Apnea-Hypopnea Index in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
RecruitingPhase 3
A Study to Learn About the Monthly Dosing Study Medicine Called Berobenatide in Adults With Breathing Problems During Sleep and Overweight or Obesity Who Do Not Use a Breathing Machine (PAP) (VESPER-OSA 2)
Apnea, Sleep Disorders
Not yet recruitingPhase 2
Supplemental Oxygen for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Adults With Chronic Opioid Use.
Sleep-disordered Breathing, Chronic Opioid Use
Recruiting
Nightly Wearable Monitoring During Home-Based Submental Electrical Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
RecruitingPhase 1/2
DRonabinol Treatment of OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, run by Cairo University.
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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 May 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Knowledge of Pediatric Dentists toward Obstructive Sleep Apnea among Children (time frame: 1 month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06970873, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 16 May 2025.