Workplace StressNCT04438148
Prevalence and Effect of Workplace Stress Among Pediatric Dentists
An observational study of Workplace Stress, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
Work-related stress is a pattern of physiological, emotional, cognitive and behavioural reactions to some extremely taxing aspects of work content, work organization and work environment. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 40 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Workplace Stress
- How many people
- 246 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 30 Sep 2020to Jul 2022
- 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 25 to 40 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Postgraduate pediatric dentists aged from 25 to 40 years old, medically free
Who may be able to join
- Both genders are included
- Postgraduate dentists submitting for master and PHD in pediatric dentistry
- Medically free
- The participants who sign the informed consent
Who cannot join
- Participants taking drugs affecting nervous system
- Fasting participants
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Work-related stress is a pattern of physiological, emotional, cognitive and behavioural reactions to some extremely taxing aspects of work content, work organization and work environment.
Certain work situations are too intense and frequent in nature that exceed an individual's coping capabilities and resources to handle them adequately Dentistry is commonly known as a stressful profession among various occupations. Frequent dealing with different types of patients, working in a very small area for long period of time , exposure to toxic substances , all these factors put the dentist under stress.
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Adding to the previous factors, working to uncooperative children with annoying parents, will put pediatric dentistry on the top of the most stressful branches in dentistry.
Stress can affect pedodontists physiologically by increasing their blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate and excessive sweating which in turn may increase the risk of hypertension and breathing problems.
Read the detailed description
All Paricipants were informed about the objectives of the study and signed an informed consent before participating in the study.
On the day of work, blood pressure and heart rate will be measured for every pediatric dentist at the beginning of the day before starting any case and will be measured again after 3 hours from continuous work. Then, the two readings will be recorded and compared. This part will help in the physiological assessment of the study.
The psychological part will be assessed by asking the pediatric dentists to answer the questions of the 2 scales. {Appendices (2 \&3)}
There will be a specially designed chart for fulfilling the aim of the study designed by the main investigator, this recording chart is formulated to collect the data from the participants.
The recording chart is composed of 3 sections:
The First Section includes sociodemographic data The Second Section includes psychological assessment in which the score gets by each participant is recorded.
The Third Section includes physiological assessment in which the first and second readings of heart rate and blood pressure are recorded and inspected for any change.
- Conditions
- Workplace Stress
- Medical subject headings
- Occupational Stress
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of stress
Cohen percieved stress scale
Measured: 6 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Degree of stress
Workplace stress scale
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Jun 2020
- Study start30 Sep 2020
- Primary completion30 Sep 2021
- Study completionJul 2022 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Workplace StressStudies 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 246 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Maha Sayed, Cairo University
- Investigators
- Maha Sayed, BSc, Principal investigator, Resident at pediatric dentistry and dental public health departmentShaimaa Sabry, PhD, Study chair, Lecturer at pediatric dentistry and dental public health departmentWalaa Fakher, PhD, Study chair, Lecturer of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo UniversityRanda Youssif, PhD, Study director, Associate Professer at Pediatric dentistry and dental public health department
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04438148
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- x643gvu9
- Status last verified
- Jun 2022
- First submitted
- 15 Jun 2020
- Last updated
- 5 Jul 2022
- 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 5 Jul 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prevalence and Effect of Workplace Stress Among Pediatric Dentists
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04438148
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- x643gvu9
- Conditions
- Workplace Stress
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 246 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Sep 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jul 2022 (estimated)
- First posted
- 18 Jun 2020 (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.
Work-related stress is a pattern of physiological, emotional, cognitive and behavioural reactions to some extremely taxing aspects of work content, work organization and work environment.
Certain work situations are too intense and frequent in nature that exceed an individual's coping capabilities and resources to handle them adequately Dentistry is commonly known as a stressful profession among various occupations. Frequent dealing with different types of patients, working in a very small area for long period of time , exposure to toxic substances , all these factors put the dentist under stress.
Adding to the previous factors, working to uncooperative children with annoying parents, will put pediatric dentistry on the top of the most stressful branches in dentistry.
Stress can affect pedodontists physiologically by increasing their blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate and excessive sweating which in turn may increase the risk of hypertension and breathing problems.
Detailed description
All Paricipants were informed about the objectives of the study and signed an informed consent before participating in the study.
On the day of work, blood pressure and heart rate will be measured for every pediatric dentist at the beginning of the day before starting any case and will be measured again after 3 hours from continuous work. Then, the two readings will be recorded and compared. This part will help in the physiological assessment of the study.
The psychological part will be assessed by asking the pediatric dentists to answer the questions of the 2 scales. {Appendices (2 \&3)}
There will be a specially designed chart for fulfilling the aim of the study designed by the main investigator, this recording chart is formulated to collect the data from the participants.
The recording chart is composed of 3 sections:
The First Section includes sociodemographic data The Second Section includes psychological assessment in which the score gets by each participant is recorded.
The Third Section includes physiological assessment in which the first and second readings of heart rate and blood pressure are recorded and inspected for any change.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Postgraduate pediatric dentists aged from 25 to 40 years old, medically free
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Both genders are included
- Postgraduate dentists submitting for master and PHD in pediatric dentistry
- Medically free
- The participants who sign the informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Participants taking drugs affecting nervous system
- Fasting participants
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Prevalence of stress
Time frame: 6 months
Cohen percieved stress scale
1 secondary outcome
Degree of stress
Time frame: 6 months
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Jul 2022.
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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.
Maha Sayed, BSc principal investigator
Resident at pediatric dentistry and dental public health department
Shaimaa Sabry, PhD study chair
Lecturer at pediatric dentistry and dental public health department
Walaa Fakher, PhD study chair
Lecturer of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
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 Workplace Stress, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 4 inclusion and 2 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Jul 2022. 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 Egypt. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
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?
Prevalence of stress (time frame: 6 months). 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 5 Jul 2022.