Patients Attitude on AI in DentistryNCT07003724
Patient's Knowledge About AI in Dentistry
An observational study of Patients Attitude on AI in Dentistry and Trust AI, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
It's a cross sectional study , A validated questionnaire to knows patients attitude , opinion towards using AI in dentistry used before By Ayad et al on a different population. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Patients Attitude on AI in Dentistry, Trust AI, Concerns on AI
- What is being tested?
- Questionaire
- How many people
- 382 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2025to 1 Mar 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 25 to 50 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Study population: Patients seeking dental treatment either in Public Hospitals, Universities hospitals ,or Patients in Private dental clinics
Who may be able to join
- Age range between 25 to 50
- Females and males
- Low, middle and high socioeconomic
- Egyptian patients
- acceptable educational level
- patients in dental waiting areas
Who cannot join
- Anyone above or below the age range mentioned (25-50 years )
- Special needs patients
- Non-Egyptian patients
- Non-Educated patients
- very low socio-economic class
- patients in other waiting areas rather than dental ones
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Patients' Awareness, Attitude and Trust in the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
It's a cross sectional study , A validated questionnaire to knows patients attitude , opinion towards using AI in dentistry used before By Ayad et al on a different population.
Read the detailed description
The purpose of this study is to investigate public awareness, perceptions and attitudes about the application of AI in dentistry and also patients' worries as many ethical concerns may be in people's mind as algorithim unfairness, data privacy, and the possibility of employment displacement in the dental industry, by distributing a survey to a wide range of dental patients from public hospitals and private clinics , this study aims to know patient's opinions regarding the possible advantages , disadvantages , ethical concerns , and patients thoughts on using AI .
- Being tested
- Questionaire
- Keywords
- Artificial intelligence in dentistry
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
QuestionaireOther
Questionnaire evaluating level of awareness of patients towards using AI in dentistry
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patients at Public Hospitals and Universities hospitals | Patients seeking dental treatment at Public Hospitals and University Hospitals Receives: Other: Questionaire | |
| Patients at Private Clinics | Patients seeking dental treatments at Private Clinics Receives: Other: Questionaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Assessment of Public Awareness via Questionnaire
Quantify the level of public awareness about AI and its potential applications in dentistry via Questionnaire to assess outcome measure
Measured: 6 Months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Evaluation of Public Perception Via Questionnaire
Determine public attitudes towards AI-powered dental technologies, including perceived benefits and risks through questionnaire to assess outcome measure
Measured: 6 Months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Jun 2025
- Study start1 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Mar 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Patients Attitude on AI in DentistryStudies 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
- 382 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Merna Ezzat Boules Malek, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07003724
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 566889877890
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 26 May 2025
- Last updated
- 12 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Patients' Awareness, Attitude and Trust in the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07003724
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 566889877890
- Keywords
- Artificial intelligence in dentistry
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 382 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 4 Jun 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.
It's a cross sectional study , A validated questionnaire to knows patients attitude , opinion towards using AI in dentistry used before By Ayad et al on a different population.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to investigate public awareness, perceptions and attitudes about the application of AI in dentistry and also patients' worries as many ethical concerns may be in people's mind as algorithim unfairness, data privacy, and the possibility of employment displacement in the dental industry, by distributing a survey to a wide range of dental patients from public hospitals and private clinics , this study aims to know patient's opinions regarding the possible advantages , disadvantages , ethical concerns , and patients thoughts on using AI .
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patients at Public Hospitals and Universities hospitals | – | Other: QuestionairePatients seeking dental treatment at Public Hospitals and University Hospitals |
| Patients at Private Clinics | – | Other: QuestionairePatients seeking dental treatments at Private Clinics |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Patients seeking dental treatment either in Public Hospitals, Universities hospitals ,or Patients in Private dental clinics
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Age range between 25 to 50
- Females and males
- Low, middle and high socioeconomic
- Egyptian patients
- acceptable educational level
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Anyone above or below the age range mentioned (25-50 years )
- Special needs patients
- Non-Egyptian patients
- Non-Educated patients
- very low socio-economic class
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 |
|---|---|---|
| QuestionaireQuestionnaire evaluating level of awareness of patients towards using AI in dentistry | Other | Patients at Private Clinics, Patients at Public Hospitals and Universities hospitals |
Primary outcome
Assessment of Public Awareness via Questionnaire
Time frame: 6 Months
Quantify the level of public awareness about AI and its potential applications in dentistry via Questionnaire to assess outcome measure
1 secondary outcome
Evaluation of Public Perception Via Questionnaire
Time frame: 6 Months
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 12 Jun 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.
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 Patients Attitude on AI in Dentistry and Trust AI, 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 6 inclusion and 6 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 12 Jun 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?
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?
Contact Merna Ezzat Malek, Bachelor degree (+201221971375, merna.malek@dentistry.cu.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Assessment of Public Awareness via Questionnaire (time frame: 6 Months). 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 Jun 2025.