Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early ChildhoodNCT07572799
Midwives' Perspectives on Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early Childhood: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey
An observational study of Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early Childhood and Early Childhood Caries (ECC), run by University Medical Center Goettingen.
Trial summary
This study aims to explore how midwives in Germany perceive their professional role in the context of oral health of pregnant women and young children. A nationwide, anonymous, non-interventional online survey will be conducted to assess self-perceived role, confidence in counseling, perceived barriers, information… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early Childhood, Early Childhood Caries (ECC), Health Promotion by Midwives
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 May 2026to Aug 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population consists of practicing midwives in Germany, including both employed and self-employed professionals working in various care settings. Participants are involved in antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care and regularly interact with pregnant women, parents, and young children. Recruitment is carried out via professional midwifery organizations and networks.
Who may be able to join
- Practicing midwives in Germany
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Consent to participate in the online survey
Who cannot join
- Age < 18 years
- Not currently working as a midwife
- Students without completed professional qualification
- No informed consent provided
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Perceived Role and Perspectives of Midwives in Oral Health of Pregnant Women and Young Children: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey
This study aims to explore how midwives in Germany perceive their professional role in the context of oral health of pregnant women and young children.
A nationwide, anonymous, non-interventional online survey will be conducted to assess self-perceived role, confidence in counseling, perceived barriers, information sources, and training needs.
The study is designed as an exploratory cross-sectional survey without hypothesis testing.
Read the detailed description
Midwives play an important role in early health promotion, including during pregnancy and early childhood. Oral health is a relevant but often underrepresented topic in this context.
This study aims to explore midwives' perspectives on their role in oral health promotion, including their perceived responsibilities, confidence in counseling, and structural conditions in their professional practice.
Data will be collected using an anonymous online questionnaire distributed via professional organizations and networks.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Self-perceived professional role in oral health assessed by a self-developed questionnaire using Likert-scale items (1-5)
Self-perceived professional role will be assessed using multiple items developed for this study, rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Higher scores indicate a stronger perceived role in oral health.
Measured: Day 1
Secondary outcomes (4)
Self-reported confidence in oral health-related topics assessed by Likert-scale items (1-5)
Confidence in oral health-related topics will be assessed using self-developed items rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = very unsure to 5 = very confident). Higher scores indicate greater perceived confidence.
Measured: Day 1
Use of information sources related to oral health (self-reported questionnaire)
Participants report their use of different information sources (e.g., training, literature, internet, professional exchange) using categorical response options. Frequencies of use will be analyzed descriptively.
Measured: Day 1
Perceived barriers to addressing oral health in practice assessed by Likert-scale items (1-5)
Perceived barriers will be assessed using self-developed Likert-scale items (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Higher scores indicate greater perceived barriers.
Measured: Day 1
Training needs and interests in oral health (self-reported questionnaire)
Training needs and interests will be assessed using categorical and Likert-scale items. Responses reflect interest in further education and preferred topics.
Measured: Day 1
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 May 2026
- Study start1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionAug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionAug 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early ChildhoodStudies 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Medical Center Goettingen
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jana Biermann, University Medical Center Goettingen
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07572799
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 39/3/26
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 7 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- 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 7 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Perceived Role and Perspectives of Midwives in Oral Health of Pregnant Women and Young Children: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07572799
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 39/3/26
- Conditions
- Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early Childhood, Early Childhood Caries (ECC), Health Promotion by Midwives
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University Medical Center GoettingenUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Aug 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 7 May 2026 (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 explore how midwives in Germany perceive their professional role in the context of oral health of pregnant women and young children.
A nationwide, anonymous, non-interventional online survey will be conducted to assess self-perceived role, confidence in counseling, perceived barriers, information sources, and training needs.
The study is designed as an exploratory cross-sectional survey without hypothesis testing.
Detailed description
Midwives play an important role in early health promotion, including during pregnancy and early childhood. Oral health is a relevant but often underrepresented topic in this context.
This study aims to explore midwives' perspectives on their role in oral health promotion, including their perceived responsibilities, confidence in counseling, and structural conditions in their professional practice.
Data will be collected using an anonymous online questionnaire distributed via professional organizations and networks.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of practicing midwives in Germany, including both employed and self-employed professionals working in various care settings. Participants are involved in antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care and regularly interact with pregnant women, parents, and young children. Recruitment is carried out via professional midwifery organizations and networks.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Practicing midwives in Germany
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Consent to participate in the online survey
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Age < 18 years
- Not currently working as a midwife
- Students without completed professional qualification
- No informed consent provided
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
Self-perceived professional role in oral health assessed by a self-developed questionnaire using Likert-scale items (1-5)
Time frame: Day 1
Self-perceived professional role will be assessed using multiple items developed for this study, rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Higher scores indicate a stronger perceived role in oral health.
4 secondary outcomes
Self-reported confidence in oral health-related topics assessed by Likert-scale items (1-5)
Time frame: Day 1
Use of information sources related to oral health (self-reported questionnaire)
Time frame: Day 1
Perceived barriers to addressing oral health in practice assessed by Likert-scale items (1-5)
Time frame: Day 1
Training needs and interests in oral health (self-reported questionnaire)
Time frame: Day 1
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 7 May 2026.
- 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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early Childhood and Early Childhood Caries (ECC), run by University Medical Center Goettingen.
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 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 May 2026. 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?
Contact Jana Biermann, Dr. med. dent. (0049+5513960888, jana.biermann@med.uni-goettingen.de), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Self-perceived professional role in oral health assessed by a self-developed questionnaire using Likert-scale items (1-5) (time frame: Day 1). 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 7 May 2026.