Dentine Hypersensitivity Management KAP Study

August 30, 2024 updated by: Muhammad Modu

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice for Management of Dentine Hypersensitivity Among Egyptian and Nigerian Dentists: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study

The study aims to assess and compare the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Egyptian and Nigerian dentists on etiology, diagnosis, and management of DH. Also to identify if level of education, culture and environment have influence in the diagnosis and management of DH.

Study Overview

Status

Enrolling by invitation

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Diagnosis of dentin hypersensitivity is a challenge faced by dentists with different educational levels and the condition might be overlooked and not properly managed leading to persistent pain and poor quality of life for patients. Till the now, literature lacks rigorous guidelines for systematic diagnosis, prevention, categorization of severity and management of dentin hypersensitivity.

This study intends to spot the light on the current approaches adopted by dentists in Egypt and Nigeria towards diagnosis and management of Dentine Hypersensitivity. It also intends to compare the findings and identify the influence of geographic location, different educational levels, and degree of dental education in the management of Dentine Hypersensitivity

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

500

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Egypt
      • Cairo, Egypt, 12613
        • Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Levels of Education

  • Consultant/Fellow/Professor
  • Specialist/Senior Lecturer
  • Resident/Registrar/Post Graduate Student
  • BDS

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Must be a Dentist
  • Must be in clinical practice
  • Must be practicing in Egypt or Nigeria
  • Willingly CHOOSE to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Dentists that choose NOT to participate in the study

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Egyptian Dentists
Dentists (at various levels of education and years of practice) practicing in Egypt
Other: Dentists in Clinical Practice
Experience in managing Dentine Hypersensitivity
Nigerian Dentists
Dentists (at various levels of education and years of practice) practicing in Nigeria
Other: Dentists in Clinical Practice
Experience in managing Dentine Hypersensitivity

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Knowledge
Time Frame: 6 months
% of Dentists with adequate knowledge of appropriate etiology diagnosis and management of DH among practicing dentists in Egypt and Nigeria using a validated questionnaire with options of various etiologies, diagnosis and management options. the subject chooses yes, no or i don't know.
6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Comparison
Time Frame: 6 months
Comparison of Knowledge and management practices of dentists in Egypt and Nigeria in the management of dentine sensitivity
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Muhammad Modu

Collaborators

Cairo University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

October 21, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

March 20, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

April 11, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 23, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 30, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

September 3, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 3, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 30, 2024

Last Verified

August 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HypersensitivityCross

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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