Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeNCT06564454
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Green Eco-Friendly Dentistry Among a Group of Dentists
An observational study of Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
Global warming, reduction in resources, increase in prices are all factors leading to more direction towards reuse, recycling, and reduction in use of materials. The World Dental Federation (FDI) considers sustainability to be an indispensable principle of Dentistry, which "must be practiced ethically, with high… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- How many people
- 302 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 16 Aug 2024to 23 Oct 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 19 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Graduated dentists.
Who may be able to join
- Graduated dentists.
- Dentists graduated from Egyptian universities.
Who cannot join
- Refusal of participation.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Green Eco-Friendly Dentistry Among a Group of Dentists: A Cross-Sectional Study
Global warming, reduction in resources, increase in prices are all factors leading to more direction towards reuse, recycling, and reduction in use of materials. The World Dental Federation (FDI) considers sustainability to be an indispensable principle of Dentistry, which "must be practiced ethically, with high levels of quality and safety, in the pursuit of optimal oral health. Sustainability requires more attention from dental health professionals to reduce, recycle and reuse available resources.
Read the detailed description
The direction towards more reuse, recycling and reduction in the use of materials is a global direction. The Egyptian society needs to address the concepts, however, there is lack of knowledge on the knowledge, attitude, and practices of Egyptian dentists regarding green eco-friendly Dentistry.
Research question:
What is the knowledge, attitude, and practices of a group of dentists regarding green eco-friendly Dentistry?
- Conditions
- Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Being tested
- No intervention
- Keywords
- Green Dentistry, Eco-friendly Dentistry, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
No interventionOther
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of green Dentistry
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding green eco-friendly Dentistry.
Knowledge, attitude, and practices of dentists regarding green eco-friendly Dentistry using a validated questionnaire, the unit is percentage of participants answering each question.
Measured: Immediately after the dentists complete the questionnaire
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Aug 2024
- Study start16 Aug 2024
- Primary completion31 Aug 2024
- Study completion23 Oct 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeStudies 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
- 302 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fatma Abdelgawad, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06564454
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CEBD-CU-2024-08-15
- Status last verified
- Feb 2025
- First submitted
- 15 Aug 2024
- Last updated
- 12 Feb 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Green Eco-Friendly Dentistry Among a Group of Dentists: A Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06564454
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CEBD-CU-2024-08-15
- Conditions
- Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Keywords
- Green Dentistry, Eco-friendly Dentistry, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 302 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 23 Oct 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Aug 2024 (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.
Global warming, reduction in resources, increase in prices are all factors leading to more direction towards reuse, recycling, and reduction in use of materials. The World Dental Federation (FDI) considers sustainability to be an indispensable principle of Dentistry, which "must be practiced ethically, with high levels of quality and safety, in the pursuit of optimal oral health. Sustainability requires more attention from dental health professionals to reduce, recycle and reuse available resources.
Detailed description
The direction towards more reuse, recycling and reduction in the use of materials is a global direction. The Egyptian society needs to address the concepts, however, there is lack of knowledge on the knowledge, attitude, and practices of Egyptian dentists regarding green eco-friendly Dentistry.
Research question:
What is the knowledge, attitude, and practices of a group of dentists regarding green eco-friendly Dentistry?
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Graduated dentists.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Graduated dentists.
- Dentists graduated from Egyptian universities.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Refusal of participation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| No interventionAssessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of green Dentistry | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding green eco-friendly Dentistry.
Time frame: Immediately after the dentists complete the questionnaire
Knowledge, attitude, and practices of dentists regarding green eco-friendly Dentistry using a validated questionnaire, the unit is percentage of participants answering each question.
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 12 Feb 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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 Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, 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 2 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 12 Feb 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 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?
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?
Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding green eco-friendly Dentistry. (time frame: Immediately after the dentists complete the questionnaire). 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 12 Feb 2025.