Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric PatientsNCT06889194
Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Care to Geriatric Patients
An observational study of Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients, run by Cairo University.
Trial summary
The goal of this observational study (Cross sectional study) is to assess the level of knowledge of Egyptian and Sudanese dentists about the oral health care needs of geriatric patients and to evaluate the attitude towards treating geriatric patients and barriers in providing care. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 60 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients
- How many people
- 1,000 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 15 Apr 2025to 30 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 20 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Adult
Study population: Post graduated Sudanese and Egyptian Dentists currently practicing in Egypt and Sudan * Experience: Dentists who have been practicing for at least 1 year to ensure they have enough experience to have formed opinions and practices regarding geriatric care. * Age: 25-60 years
Who may be able to join
- Post graduated Sudanese and Egyptian Dentists currently practicing in Egypt and Sudan
- Experience: Dentists who have been practicing for at least 1 year to ensure they have enough experience to have formed opinions and practices regarding geriatric care.
- Age: 20-60 years
Who cannot join
- • Dentists Not Providing Geriatric Care: Dentists who exclusively work with Paediatric and do not treat elderly populations will be excluded.
About this study
Official title: Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients: a Cross-sectional Study
The goal of this observational study (Cross sectional study) is to assess the level of knowledge of Egyptian and Sudanese dentists about the oral health care needs of geriatric patients and to evaluate the attitude towards treating geriatric patients and barriers in providing care.
The data collection by validated questionnaires. The Dentists would fill out structured surveys addressing their knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers regarding geriatric dental care.
- Keywords
- knowledge, attitudes, and barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese dentists - Geriatric patient-
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients: A Cross-sectional Study
primary outcome: knowledge about geriatric oral health. Measured through a validated questionnaire (Madunic et al., 2021). Includes categories on demographics, opinion, knowledge, attitudes, and barriers.
Source of Data:
Responses to a validated questionnaire administered to Egyptian and Sudanese dentists.
Methods of Assessment (Measurement):
- Self-reported questionnaire with Likert-scale responses.
- Questions covering demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and barriers.
Comparability of Assessment Methods:
The same questionnaire was used for all participants, ensuring uniformity.
Measured: from April 2025 to December 2026
Secondary outcomes (1)
Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients: A Cross-sectional Study
secondary outcome: Attitude towards treating geriatric patients and barriers in providing care
Methods of Assessment (Measurement):
- Self-reported questionnaire with Likert-scale responses.
Measured: from April 2025 to December 2026
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Mar 2025
- Study start15 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric PatientsStudies 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
- 1,000 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Esraa Abdulbagi Abdulhalim Mohammed, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06889194
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Esraa Abdulbagi 14422022412792
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 7 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 21 Mar 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- 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 21 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients: a Cross-sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06889194
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Esraa Abdulbagi 14422022412792
- Keywords
- knowledge, attitudes, and barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese dentists - Geriatric patient-
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 1,000 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 21 Mar 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.
The goal of this observational study (Cross sectional study) is to assess the level of knowledge of Egyptian and Sudanese dentists about the oral health care needs of geriatric patients and to evaluate the attitude towards treating geriatric patients and barriers in providing care.
The data collection by validated questionnaires. The Dentists would fill out structured surveys addressing their knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers regarding geriatric dental care.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Post graduated Sudanese and Egyptian Dentists currently practicing in Egypt and Sudan * Experience: Dentists who have been practicing for at least 1 year to ensure they have enough experience to have formed opinions and practices regarding geriatric care. * Age: 25-60 years
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Post graduated Sudanese and Egyptian Dentists currently practicing in Egypt and Sudan
- Experience: Dentists who have been practicing for at least 1 year to ensure they have enough experience to have formed opinions and practices regarding geriatric care.
- Age: 20-60 years
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- • Dentists Not Providing Geriatric Care: Dentists who exclusively work with Paediatric and do not treat elderly populations will be excluded.
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
Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients: A Cross-sectional Study
Time frame: from April 2025 to December 2026
primary outcome: knowledge about geriatric oral health. Measured through a validated questionnaire (Madunic et al., 2021). Includes categories on demographics, opinion, knowledge, attitudes, and barriers. Source of Data: Responses to a validated questionnaire administered to Egyptian and Sudanese dentists. Methods of Assessment (Measurement): * Self-reported questionnaire with Likert-scale responses. * Questions covering demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and barriers. Comparability of Assessment Methods: The same questionnaire was used for all participants, ensuring uniformity.
1 secondary outcome
Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients: A Cross-sectional Study
Time frame: from April 2025 to December 2026
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Mar 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients, run by Cairo University.
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 3 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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 Barriers of Egyptian and Sudanese Dentists in Providing Oral Health Care to Geriatric Patients: A Cross-sectional Study (time frame: from April 2025 to December 2026). 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 21 Mar 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.