ErgonomicsergonomyNCT06799585
Dental Loupes in Pediatric Dentistry Practice Affect Ergonomic Posture
An observational study of Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Diseases, run by Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to investigate the effect of wearing DL on the working posture of pediatric dentists. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 8 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Pediatric Dentistry
- How many people
- 46 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 2 Jan 2024to 15 Jan 2025
- How long will I take part?
- 3 Days
- 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 6 to 8 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Study population: Pediatric population
Who may be able to join
- indication for pulpotomy in the mandibular right second primary molar,
- 3 (positive)- 4 (definitely positive) according to the Frankl Behavior Scale,
- parents volunteered to participate in the study and signed the informed consent form,
- did not have any systemic disease or disability.
Who cannot join
- contraindication for pulpotomy in the mandibular right second primary molar
- 2 (negative)- 1 (definitely negative) according to the Frankl Behavior Scale
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Faculty of Dentistry
Lütfen Seçiniz, Rize Province, 53100
About this study
Official title: Does Wearing Dental Loupes in Pediatric Dentistry Practice Affect Ergonomic Posture?
This study aims to investigate the effect of wearing DL on the working posture of pediatric dentists.
Read the detailed description
In pulpotomy procedures performed with DL in 23 patients and without DL in 23 patients, photographs will taken at a total of 3 times in each patient: at the beginning of the procedure, 15th and 30th minutes. The working postures of the clinicians will analyzed using the Modified-Dental Operator Posture Assessment Instrument (M-DOPAI) method through these photographs.
- Conditions
- Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Pediatric Dentistry
- Medical subject headings
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| pulpotomy procedures performed with Dental Loupe | Treatment appointments were set to be at the first hour of the day to ensure standardization for each patient. The physicians worked with the same patient chair, physician chair, and DL. | |
| pulpotomy procedures performed without Dental Loupe | Treatment appointments were set to be at the first hour of the day to ensure standardization for each patient. The physicians worked with the same patient chair, physician chair, without DL. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The effect of wearing DL on the working posture with Modified-Dental Operator Posture Assessment Instrument (M-DOPAI)
Measured: 3 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Jan 2025
- Study start2 Jan 2024
- Primary completion1 Jan 2025
- Study completion15 Jan 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for ErgonomicsStudies 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-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 46 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 3 Days
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, DİLARA NİL GÜNAÇAR, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06799585
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2023/251
- Acronym
- ergonomy
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 23 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 29 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Cinar R, Aydinoglu S, Arslan I, Gunacar DN. Postural effects of dental loupes in pediatric dental practice? BMC Oral Health. 2025 Mar 26;25(1):432. doi: 10.1186/s12903-025-05766-0.
PubMed 40140822
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Does Wearing Dental Loupes in Pediatric Dentistry Practice Affect Ergonomic Posture?
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06799585
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ergonomy / 2023/251
- Conditions
- Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Pediatric Dentistry
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 46 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jan 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Jan 2025 (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.
This study aims to investigate the effect of wearing DL on the working posture of pediatric dentists.
Detailed description
In pulpotomy procedures performed with DL in 23 patients and without DL in 23 patients, photographs will taken at a total of 3 times in each patient: at the beginning of the procedure, 15th and 30th minutes. The working postures of the clinicians will analyzed using the Modified-Dental Operator Posture Assessment Instrument (M-DOPAI) method through these photographs.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 3 Days
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| pulpotomy procedures performed with Dental Loupe | – | –Treatment appointments were set to be at the first hour of the day to ensure standardization for each patient. The physicians worked with the same patient chair, physician chair, and DL. |
| pulpotomy procedures performed without Dental Loupe | – | –Treatment appointments were set to be at the first hour of the day to ensure standardization for each patient. The physicians worked with the same patient chair, physician chair, without DL. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 8 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- Pediatric population
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- indication for pulpotomy in the mandibular right second primary molar,
- 3 (positive)- 4 (definitely positive) according to the Frankl Behavior Scale,
- parents volunteered to participate in the study and signed the informed consent form,
- did not have any systemic disease or disability.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- contraindication for pulpotomy in the mandibular right second primary molar
- 2 (negative)- 1 (definitely negative) according to the Frankl Behavior Scale
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
The effect of wearing DL on the working posture with Modified-Dental Operator Posture Assessment Instrument (M-DOPAI)
Time frame: 3 month
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 29 Jan 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40140822Cinar R, Aydinoglu S, Arslan I, Gunacar DN. Postural effects of dental loupes in pediatric dental practice? BMC Oral Health. 2025 Mar 26;25(1):432. doi: 10.1186/s12903-025-05766-0.
- 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 Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Diseases, run by Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital 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 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jan 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 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?
The effect of wearing DL on the working posture with Modified-Dental Operator Posture Assessment Instrument (M-DOPAI) (time frame: 3 month). 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 NCT06799585, 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 29 Jan 2025.