Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early ChildhoodNCT07572799
Midwives' Perspectives on Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early Childhood: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey
An observational study of Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early Childhood and Early Childhood Caries (ECC), run by University Medical Center Goettingen.
Trial summary
This study aims to explore how midwives in Germany perceive their professional role in the context of oral health of pregnant women and young children. A nationwide, anonymous, non-interventional online survey will be conducted to assess self-perceived role, confidence in counseling, perceived barriers, information… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early Childhood, Early Childhood Caries (ECC), Health Promotion by Midwives
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 May 2026to Aug 2026
- Phase
- Observational
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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population consists of practicing midwives in Germany, including both employed and self-employed professionals working in various care settings. Participants are involved in antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care and regularly interact with pregnant women, parents, and young children. Recruitment is carried out via professional midwifery organizations and networks.
Who may be able to join
- Practicing midwives in Germany
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Consent to participate in the online survey
Who cannot join
- Age < 18 years
- Not currently working as a midwife
- Students without completed professional qualification
- No informed consent provided
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Perceived Role and Perspectives of Midwives in Oral Health of Pregnant Women and Young Children: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey
This study aims to explore how midwives in Germany perceive their professional role in the context of oral health of pregnant women and young children.
A nationwide, anonymous, non-interventional online survey will be conducted to assess self-perceived role, confidence in counseling, perceived barriers, information sources, and training needs.
The study is designed as an exploratory cross-sectional survey without hypothesis testing.
Read the detailed description
Midwives play an important role in early health promotion, including during pregnancy and early childhood. Oral health is a relevant but often underrepresented topic in this context.
This study aims to explore midwives' perspectives on their role in oral health promotion, including their perceived responsibilities, confidence in counseling, and structural conditions in their professional practice.
Data will be collected using an anonymous online questionnaire distributed via professional organizations and networks.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Self-perceived professional role in oral health assessed by a self-developed questionnaire using Likert-scale items (1-5)
Self-perceived professional role will be assessed using multiple items developed for this study, rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Higher scores indicate a stronger perceived role in oral health.
Measured: Day 1
Secondary outcomes (4)
Self-reported confidence in oral health-related topics assessed by Likert-scale items (1-5)
Confidence in oral health-related topics will be assessed using self-developed items rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = very unsure to 5 = very confident). Higher scores indicate greater perceived confidence.
Measured: Day 1
Use of information sources related to oral health (self-reported questionnaire)
Participants report their use of different information sources (e.g., training, literature, internet, professional exchange) using categorical response options. Frequencies of use will be analyzed descriptively.
Measured: Day 1
Perceived barriers to addressing oral health in practice assessed by Likert-scale items (1-5)
Perceived barriers will be assessed using self-developed Likert-scale items (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Higher scores indicate greater perceived barriers.
Measured: Day 1
Training needs and interests in oral health (self-reported questionnaire)
Training needs and interests will be assessed using categorical and Likert-scale items. Responses reflect interest in further education and preferred topics.
Measured: Day 1
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 May 2026
- Study start1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionAug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionAug 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early ChildhoodStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Medical Center Goettingen
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jana Biermann, University Medical Center Goettingen
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07572799
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 39/3/26
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 7 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No