Social MediaNCT05850403
Social Media Impact on Patients' Regarding Aesthetic Dental Treatments
An observational study of Social Media and Dentist-Patient Relations, run by Universidad Europea de Madrid at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
The aim of this observational study was to describe dental patients the use of social media related to aesthetic dental treatments. The main questions it aims to answer were: Describe the use of social media before undergoing an aesthetic treatment. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Social Media, Dentist-Patient Relations
- How many people
- 504 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 21 Mar 2023to 24 Mar 2023
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Undergraduate students meeting the eligibility criteria
Who may be able to join
- Over 18 years old that use social media
Who cannot join
- Not having undergone any aesthetic dental treatment
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Social Media Impact on Patients' Decision-Making Regarding Aesthetic Dental Treatments: A Web-Based Questionnaire Study
The aim of this observational study was to describe dental patients the use of social media related to aesthetic dental treatments. The main questions it aims to answer were:
- Describe the use of social media before undergoing an aesthetic treatment.
- To assess the influence of social media prior to undergoing aesthetic treatment
Participants answered a web-base questionnaire.
Read the detailed description
In recent years, an increased use of social media has been observed. Therefore, the aim of this observational study is to describe the use of social media in dental patients in relation to aesthetic dental treatments, as well as, its possible influence. A 25-question questionnaire was designed with the following 4 sections: (i) informed consent; (ii) demographic characteristics; (iii) cosmetic dental treatments; and (iv) social media use.
- Conditions
- Social Media, Dentist-Patient Relations
- Keywords
- Social Media, Dentist-Patient Relations, Aesthetic dentistry
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Use of social media
Percentage of participants that used social media when undergoing aesthetic dental treatment
Measured: 3 minutes
Secondary outcomes (1)
Influence of social media
Percentage of participants that social media influenced them when undergoing aesthetic dental treatment
Measured: 3 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 May 2023
- Study start21 Mar 2023
- Primary completion23 Mar 2023
- Study completion24 Mar 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Social MediaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- 504 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Freire Mancebo, Universidad Europea de Madrid
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05850403
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 22.022
- Status last verified
- May 2023
- First submitted
- 28 Apr 2023
- Last updated
- 15 May 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 May 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Social Media Impact on Patients' Decision-Making Regarding Aesthetic Dental Treatments: A Web-Based Questionnaire Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05850403
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 22.022
- Conditions
- Social Media, Dentist-Patient Relations
- Keywords
- Social Media, Dentist-Patient Relations, Aesthetic dentistry
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 504 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad Europea de MadridUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 23 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 24 Mar 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 May 2023 (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 aim of this observational study was to describe dental patients the use of social media related to aesthetic dental treatments. The main questions it aims to answer were:
- Describe the use of social media before undergoing an aesthetic treatment.
- To assess the influence of social media prior to undergoing aesthetic treatment
Participants answered a web-base questionnaire.
Detailed description
In recent years, an increased use of social media has been observed. Therefore, the aim of this observational study is to describe the use of social media in dental patients in relation to aesthetic dental treatments, as well as, its possible influence. A 25-question questionnaire was designed with the following 4 sections: (i) informed consent; (ii) demographic characteristics; (iii) cosmetic dental treatments; and (iv) social media use.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Undergraduate students meeting the eligibility criteria
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Over 18 years old that use social media
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Not having undergone any aesthetic dental treatment
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
Use of social media
Time frame: 3 minutes
Percentage of participants that used social media when undergoing aesthetic dental treatment
1 secondary outcome
Influence of social media
Time frame: 3 minutes
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 May 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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 Social Media and Dentist-Patient Relations, run by Universidad Europea de Madrid at 1 site in Spain.
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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 May 2023. 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 Spain. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Use of social media (time frame: 3 minutes). 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 15 May 2023.