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Bruxism Awareness in Dental Students

An observational study of Bruxism, run by Abant Izzet Baysal University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Clinical students in the Faculty of Dentistry were diagnosed with bruxism according to the bruxism assessment consensus 2018. A total of 128 students with (64) and without (64) bruxism, were asked 33 questions about their knowledge and self-awareness about bruxism. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 27 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Bruxism
What is being tested?
Questionnaire
How many people
128 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
5 Jun 2024to 25 Jun 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 18 to 27 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Study population: The study included 4th and 5th dental students.

Who may be able to join

  • Systemically healthy individuals

Who cannot join

  • Individuals with mental retardation,
  • Individuals with suicidal tendencies,
  • Individuals with dementia,
  • Individuals with psychosis

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

    Bolu, 14030

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Bruxism Awareness and Self-assessment in Dental Clinical Students: A Questionnaire Study

Clinical students in the Faculty of Dentistry were diagnosed with bruxism according to the bruxism assessment consensus 2018. A total of 128 students with (64) and without (64) bruxism, were asked 33 questions about their knowledge and self-awareness about bruxism.

Read the detailed description

This study included systemically healthy individuals aged 18 to 27. Intraoral and extraoral examinations were performed on 128 students with (64) and without bruxism (64), 4th and 5th-grade dental students at Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University who met the inclusion criteria. The diagnosis of bruxism was based on the 2018 International Consensus and data collected through a validated 33-item questionnaire covering general information and bruxism awareness. The questionnaire included questions on bruxism's types, risk factors, symptoms, and impact on periodontal tissues, with multiple-choice responses. Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics, and p<0.05 was accepted as statistical significance

Conditions
Bruxism
Being tested
Questionnaire
Keywords
awareness, bruxism, dental students, questionnaire
Medical subject headings
Bruxism

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • QuestionnaireOther

    It includes 33 questions measuring awareness and knowledge about bruxism.

Study groups in NCT06583044
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Dentistry clinical student diagnosed with bruxismThis group includes dental clinical students diagnosed with bruxism.
Receives: Other: Questionnaire
Dentistry clinical student without bruxism diagnosisThis group includes dental clinical students diagnosed without bruxism.
Receives: Other: Questionnaire

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Bruxism Awareness Survey

    Determines how much information the participants have about bruxism diagnosis, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment methods. It consists of yes-no questions with two options. One is an answer.

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Bruxism Knowledge Level Survey

    Participants are assessed to determine the extent to which they can diagnose bruxism through self-assessment. It consists of 3 to 7 multiple-choice questions. One of the answers is the correct answer, and the assessment is based on this.

    Measured: Baseline

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Bruxism symptoms Survey

    It includes information about whether the participants experience bruxism symptoms and the impact of these symptoms. It consists of 3 to 7 multiple-choice questions. One of the answers is the correct answer, and the assessment is based on this.

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Treatment and Follow-up Survey

    It includes questions about whether patients with bruxism are treated, what treatment methods are used, and whether there is an improvement in symptoms after treatment. It consists of 3 to 7 multiple-choice questions. One of the answers is the correct answer, and the assessment is based on this.

    Measured: Baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted3 Sep 2024
  2. Study start5 Jun 2024
  3. Primary completion25 Jun 2024
  4. Study completion25 Jun 2024

Resources

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
Cohort
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
128 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06583044
Sponsor's protocol ID
AIBU-DH-TS-03
Acronym
BADS
Status last verified
Aug 2024
First submitted
26 Aug 2024
Last updated
3 Sep 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Sahin T. Bruxism awareness and self-assessment in dental clinical students: a questionnaire-based study. BMC Oral Health. 2024 Oct 15;24(1):1223. doi: 10.1186/s12903-024-04997-x.

    PubMed 39407206

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Bruxism, run by Abant Izzet Baysal University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 4 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 3 Sep 2024. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?

Bruxism Awareness Survey (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT06583044, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 3 Sep 2024.

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