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

June 1, 2026 updated by: Zhang Baize, Air Force Military Medical University, China

A Survey on the Cognition and Acceptance of Pediatric Dental General Anesthesia Techniques

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

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This is a cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

1490

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

  • China
    • Shanxi
      • Xi’an, Shanxi, China, 710032
        • School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University,Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032
      • Xi’an, Shanxi, China, 710032
        • Yaping Shi

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

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

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.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Aged ≥20 years
  2. Able to understand and complete the questionnaire
  3. Informed consent obtained

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Cognitive impairment or inability to communicate
  2. Refusal to participate -

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
All Participants
All participants completed the questionnaire survey on knowledge and acceptance of pediatric dental general anesthesia.
Other: Questionnaire-based survey
A self-administered questionnaire assessing knowledge and acceptance of pediatric dental general anesthesia, no active intervention provided.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Acceptance Score of Pediatric Dental General Anesthesia
Time Frame: "baseline, pre-intervention"
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 Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Correlation between Demographic Factors and Acceptance
Time Frame: "baseline, pre-intervention"
Correlation between demographic factors (age, education level, and occupation) and acceptance of pediatric dental general anesthesia, assessed at the time of survey completion.
"baseline, pre-intervention"

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Air Force Military Medical University, China

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 (Actual)

February 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 30, 2026

Study Completion (Actual)

April 30, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 21, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 1, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

June 3, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 3, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 1, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KQ-2026-Q-010

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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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