Temporomandibular DisorderNCT06977997
Temporomandibular Disorders Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice in Egypt
An observational study of Temporomandibular Disorder, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
Primary objective: Evaluate the level of knowledge, and attitude of dental practitioners in Egypt. Secondary objectives: 1. Evaluate the need for continuing dental education in the field of TMD. 2. Describe referral process practiced by dental practitioners. 3. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Temporomandibular Disorder
- What is being tested?
- KAP survey
- How many people
- 288 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 30 Jun 2024to 23 Jan 2025
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Dental practitioners practicing the profession in Egypt
Who may be able to join
- Gender: both males and females.
- Dentists practicing the profession in Egypt
- General practitioners or specialists
Who cannot join
- 1-Undergraduate students
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Egypt1 site
Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
Cairo, Giza Governorate, 12613
About this study
Official title: Temporomandibular Disorders: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among Dentists in Egypt: A Cross-sectional Study
Primary objective:
Evaluate the level of knowledge, and attitude of dental practitioners in Egypt.
Secondary objectives:
- Evaluate the need for continuing dental education in the field of TMD.
- Describe referral process practiced by dental practitioners.
- Describe the procedures practiced by the dental practitioners for diagnosis and management of TMD.
Read the detailed description
To the best of our knowledge, no studies have been conducted to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Egyptian dental practitioners regarding TMD. Knowledge can be categorized into essential sections for assessment, including aetiology, diagnosis, and management. Etiology and diagnosis are fundamental for providing effective management, which in turn reflects the quality of care received by patients. Evaluating the KAP of the GDPs regarding TMD can be applied to assess areas of knowledge shortfall and correlation between levels of knowledge and attitudes with years of practice experience and specialty. This can also reflect how effective the training at the dental school, as well as the postgraduate training, has been in this context. Besides, practice illustrates how practitioners apply their knowledge and attitudes to make appropriate patient diagnoses and management, as well as to describe the referral process
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorder
- Being tested
- KAP survey
- Medical subject headings
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
KAP surveyOther
33 questions to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice of dentists in Egypt regarding TMD
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
level of knowledge, and attitude of dental practitioners in Egypt.
knowledge, attitude will be assessed using questionnaire consisted of four domains: demographics, knowledge, attitude, and practice. content validity and reliability will be performed. Continuous data was explored for normality using Kolmogrov Smirnov test and Shapiro Wilk test.Continuous data showed non-parametric distribution and was described using mean, standard deviation, median and range. knowledge score range from 1 to 14, and attitude score range from 0 to 5. where higher scores indicate a higher knowledge and attitude levels
Measured: Immediately after the dentists complete the questionnaire
Secondary outcomes (2)
The percentage of each speciality to whom the dentists participating to the questionnaire are referring TMD patients using their answers to the questionnaire
descriptive analysis using categorical and binary data will be presented as frequency and percentage
Measured: Immediately after the dentists complete the questionnaire
percentage of different treatment modalities offered by participant to TMD patient assessed by their answers to the questionnaire
descriptive analysis using categorical and binary data will be presented as frequency and percentage
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 posted18 May 2025
- Study start30 Jun 2024
- Primary completion23 Jan 2025
- Study completion23 Jan 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Temporomandibular DisorderStudies 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
- 288 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Salma Emad Ibrahim, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06977997
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- TMD Knowledge
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 3 May 2025
- Last updated
- 18 May 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Aldrigue RH, Sanchez-Ayala A, Urban VM, Pavarina AC, Jorge JH, Campanha NH. A Survey of the Management of Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders by General Dental Practitioners in Southern Brazil. J Prosthodont. 2016 Jan;25(1):33-8. doi: 10.1111/jopr.12255. Epub 2015 Jan 5.
PubMed 25557469Al-Huraishi HA, Meisha DE, Algheriri WA, Alasmari WF, Alsuhaim AS, Al-Khotani AA. Newly graduated dentists' knowledge of temporomandibular disorders compared to specialists in Saudi Arabia. BMC Oral Health. 2020 Oct 7;20(1):272. doi: 10.1186/s12903-020-01259-4.
PubMed 33028397Celakil T, Saruhanoglu A. Knowledge and Attitude Toward Temporomandibular Disorders: A Survey in Istanbul. Turk J Orthod. 2022 Mar;35(1):39-45. doi: 10.5152/TurkJOrthod.2022.21170.
PubMed 35370133
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
- Temporomandibular Disorders: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among Dentists in Egypt: A Cross-sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06977997
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TMD Knowledge
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorder
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 288 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 23 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 23 Jan 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 May 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.
Primary objective:
Evaluate the level of knowledge, and attitude of dental practitioners in Egypt.
Secondary objectives:
- Evaluate the need for continuing dental education in the field of TMD.
- Describe referral process practiced by dental practitioners.
- Describe the procedures practiced by the dental practitioners for diagnosis and management of TMD.
Detailed description
To the best of our knowledge, no studies have been conducted to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Egyptian dental practitioners regarding TMD. Knowledge can be categorized into essential sections for assessment, including aetiology, diagnosis, and management. Etiology and diagnosis are fundamental for providing effective management, which in turn reflects the quality of care received by patients. Evaluating the KAP of the GDPs regarding TMD can be applied to assess areas of knowledge shortfall and correlation between levels of knowledge and attitudes with years of practice experience and specialty. This can also reflect how effective the training at the dental school, as well as the postgraduate training, has been in this context. Besides, practice illustrates how practitioners apply their knowledge and attitudes to make appropriate patient diagnoses and management, as well as to describe the referral process
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Dental practitioners practicing the profession in Egypt
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Gender: both males and females.
- Dentists practicing the profession in Egypt
- General practitioners or specialists
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1-Undergraduate students
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KAP survey33 questions to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice of dentists in Egypt regarding TMD | Other | – |
Primary outcome
level of knowledge, and attitude of dental practitioners in Egypt.
Time frame: Immediately after the dentists complete the questionnaire
knowledge, attitude will be assessed using questionnaire consisted of four domains: demographics, knowledge, attitude, and practice. content validity and reliability will be performed. Continuous data was explored for normality using Kolmogrov Smirnov test and Shapiro Wilk test.Continuous data showed non-parametric distribution and was described using mean, standard deviation, median and range. knowledge score range from 1 to 14, and attitude score range from 0 to 5. where higher scores indicate a higher knowledge and attitude levels
2 secondary outcomes
The percentage of each speciality to whom the dentists participating to the questionnaire are referring TMD patients using their answers to the questionnaire
Time frame: Immediately after the dentists complete the questionnaire
percentage of different treatment modalities offered by participant to TMD patient assessed by their answers to the questionnaire
Time frame: Immediately after the dentists complete the questionnaire
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 25557469Aldrigue RH, Sanchez-Ayala A, Urban VM, Pavarina AC, Jorge JH, Campanha NH. A Survey of the Management of Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders by General Dental Practitioners in Southern Brazil. J Prosthodont. 2016 Jan;25(1):33-8. doi: 10.1111/jopr.12255. Epub 2015 Jan 5.
- Background: PubMed 33028397Al-Huraishi HA, Meisha DE, Algheriri WA, Alasmari WF, Alsuhaim AS, Al-Khotani AA. Newly graduated dentists' knowledge of temporomandibular disorders compared to specialists in Saudi Arabia. BMC Oral Health. 2020 Oct 7;20(1):272. doi: 10.1186/s12903-020-01259-4.
- Background: PubMed 35370133Celakil T, Saruhanoglu A. Knowledge and Attitude Toward Temporomandibular Disorders: A Survey in Istanbul. Turk J Orthod. 2022 Mar;35(1):39-45. doi: 10.5152/TurkJOrthod.2022.21170.
- 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 Temporomandibular Disorder, 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 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: 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 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?
level of knowledge, and attitude of dental practitioners in Egypt. (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?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06977997, which also lists 3 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.