Pain ManagementNCT05911542
Dentists' Attitudes Towards Pharmacological Management of Acute Pain in Children and Adolescents - a Follow-up Survey
An observational study of Pain Management, run by Malmö University at 1 site in Sweden.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to investigate Swedish dentists' attitudes about pain management when treating children and adolescents by assessing 1) dentists' recommendations for the use of pre- and postoperative analgesics, (2) use of local anaesthesia during treatment of primary and permanent teeth, and (3) if the use… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages Up to 64 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Pain Management
- What is being tested?
- Survey
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 719 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSweden
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2023to 1 Dec 2024
- 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 Up to 64 years
- All sexes
- Child, Adult
Study population: General Dental Practitioners with a civil registration address in County Skåne, Sweden, and Specialist Paediatric Dentists in Sweden.
Who may be able to join
- General Dental Practitioners with a civil registration address in County Skåne, Sweden.
- Specialist Paediatric Dentists in Sweden.
Who cannot join
- Not accredited to provide dental care to children and adolescents (applies to General Dental Practitioners).
- ≥ 65 years of age
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The aim of this study is to investigate Swedish dentists' attitudes about pain management when treating children and adolescents by assessing 1) dentists' recommendations for the use of pre- and postoperative analgesics, (2) use of local anaesthesia during treatment of primary and permanent teeth, and (3) if the use of these strategies differs between General Dental Practitioners (GDP) and Specialist Paediatric Dentists (SPD).
All Swedish SPDs (including post-graduate dentists in paediatric dentistry), circa 150 in total, and approximately 1,000 GDPs in County Skåne, Sweden will be invited to answer a questionnaire.
Read the detailed description
This survey study is follow-up to a survey carried out in 2014, addressed to Swedish General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) and Specialist Paediatric Dentists (SPDs). The aim of this study is to investigate Swedish dentists' attitudes about pain management when treating children and adolescents by assessing 1) dentists' recommendations for the use of pre- and postoperative analgesics, 2) use of local anaesthesia during treatment of primary and permanent teeth, and 3) if the use of these strategies differs between GDPs and SPDs.
All SPDs (including post-graduate dentists in paediatric dentistry) in Sweden, circa 150 in total, and approximately 1,000 GDPs, will be invited to answer the questionnaire. To be included GDPs need to have registered addresses in county Skåne, Sweden, and be accredited to provide dental care to children and adolescents by Region Skåne, the regional public health and dental care provider. A questionnaire along with written information about the study and two consent forms will be mailed to presumptive study participants. Those willing to participate in the study are asked to return (postage prepaid) one signed consent form and the completed questionnaire. The questionnaire is adapted from one previously used in Sweden. It contains demographic questions, and questions regarding work situation. These questions are followed by four clinical scenarios, and questions relating to use of pain management practices. Responses are given on a 5-point Likert scale. The final questions are open ended and concern the use of pre- and postoperative analgesics.
- Conditions
- Pain Management
- Being tested
- Survey
- Medical subject headings
- Agnosia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SurveyBehavioural
Participants complete survey about pain management practices
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| General Dental Practitioners | Participants are asked to complete a survey about pain management strategies. Receives: Behavioral: Survey | |
| Specialist Paediatric Dentists | Participants are asked to complete a survey about pain management strategies. Receives: Behavioral: Survey |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Attitudes towards management of acute pain
Dentists' attitudes towards pharmacological management of acute pain in children and adolescents measured on a 5 point Likert scale, ranging from 'always' to 'never'.
Measured: 4 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jun 2023
- Study start1 Apr 2023
- Primary completion1 Nov 2023
- Study completion1 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Pain ManagementStudies 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
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 719 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Malmö University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Gunilla Klingberg, Professor, Principal investigator, Malmö University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05911542
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FO 2021/536
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 7 Jun 2023
- Last updated
- 18 May 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Berlin H, List T, Ridell K, Klingberg G. Dentists' attitudes towards acute pharmacological pain management in children and adolescents. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2018 Mar;28(2):152-160. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12316. Epub 2017 Jul 10.
PubMed 28691744Wondimu B, Dahllof G. Attitudes of Swedish dentists to pain and pain management during dental treatment of children and adolescents. Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2005 Jun;6(2):66-72.
PubMed 16004534
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 May 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Dentists' Attitudes Towards Pharmacological Management of Acute Pain in Children and Adolescents - a Follow-up Survey
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05911542
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FO 2021/536
- Conditions
- Pain Management
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 719 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Malmö UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Jun 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 study is to investigate Swedish dentists' attitudes about pain management when treating children and adolescents by assessing 1) dentists' recommendations for the use of pre- and postoperative analgesics, (2) use of local anaesthesia during treatment of primary and permanent teeth, and (3) if the use of these strategies differs between General Dental Practitioners (GDP) and Specialist Paediatric Dentists (SPD).
All Swedish SPDs (including post-graduate dentists in paediatric dentistry), circa 150 in total, and approximately 1,000 GDPs in County Skåne, Sweden will be invited to answer a questionnaire.
Detailed description
This survey study is follow-up to a survey carried out in 2014, addressed to Swedish General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) and Specialist Paediatric Dentists (SPDs). The aim of this study is to investigate Swedish dentists' attitudes about pain management when treating children and adolescents by assessing 1) dentists' recommendations for the use of pre- and postoperative analgesics, 2) use of local anaesthesia during treatment of primary and permanent teeth, and 3) if the use of these strategies differs between GDPs and SPDs.
All SPDs (including post-graduate dentists in paediatric dentistry) in Sweden, circa 150 in total, and approximately 1,000 GDPs, will be invited to answer the questionnaire. To be included GDPs need to have registered addresses in county Skåne, Sweden, and be accredited to provide dental care to children and adolescents by Region Skåne, the regional public health and dental care provider. A questionnaire along with written information about the study and two consent forms will be mailed to presumptive study participants. Those willing to participate in the study are asked to return (postage prepaid) one signed consent form and the completed questionnaire. The questionnaire is adapted from one previously used in Sweden. It contains demographic questions, and questions regarding work situation. These questions are followed by four clinical scenarios, and questions relating to use of pain management practices. Responses are given on a 5-point Likert scale. The final questions are open ended and concern the use of pre- and postoperative analgesics.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| General Dental Practitioners | – | Behavioral: SurveyParticipants are asked to complete a survey about pain management strategies. |
| Specialist Paediatric Dentists | – | Behavioral: SurveyParticipants are asked to complete a survey about pain management strategies. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- Up to 64 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- General Dental Practitioners with a civil registration address in County Skåne, Sweden, and Specialist Paediatric Dentists in Sweden.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- General Dental Practitioners with a civil registration address in County Skåne, Sweden.
- Specialist Paediatric Dentists in Sweden.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Not accredited to provide dental care to children and adolescents (applies to General Dental Practitioners).
- ≥ 65 years of age
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| SurveyParticipants complete survey about pain management practices | Behavioural | General Dental Practitioners, Specialist Paediatric Dentists |
Primary outcome
Attitudes towards management of acute pain
Time frame: 4 months
Dentists' attitudes towards pharmacological management of acute pain in children and adolescents measured on a 5 point Likert scale, ranging from 'always' to 'never'.
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 18 May 2025.
- Background: PubMed 28691744Berlin H, List T, Ridell K, Klingberg G. Dentists' attitudes towards acute pharmacological pain management in children and adolescents. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2018 Mar;28(2):152-160. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12316. Epub 2017 Jul 10.
- Background: PubMed 16004534Wondimu B, Dahllof G. Attitudes of Swedish dentists to pain and pain management during dental treatment of children and adolescents. Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2005 Jun;6(2):66-72.
- 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.
Gunilla Klingberg, Professor principal investigator
Malmö 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 Pain Management, run by Malmö University at 1 site in Sweden.
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 2 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 May 2025. 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 Sweden. 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?
Attitudes towards management of acute pain (time frame: 4 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05911542, which also lists 2 linked publications.
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 18 May 2025.