Comparing anxiety and wound healing in dental surgery under different anesthesia types
Assessing Levels of Fear and Anxiety and Monitoring Wound Healing Among Patients Who Are About to Undergo Wisdom Tooth Extraction Surgery or Jaw Implant Surgery Under Local Anesthesia Versus General Anesthesia
Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center · NCT06380608
This study is testing whether the type of anesthesia used during dental surgery affects anxiety levels and how well patients heal afterward.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 46 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center (other gov) |
| Locations | 1 site (Be'er Ya'aqov) |
| Trial ID | NCT06380608 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess levels of fear and anxiety in patients undergoing wisdom teeth extraction or jaw implant procedures under local versus general anesthesia. It will measure cortisol levels in saliva, fear of pain, dental anxiety, and monitor wound healing through a series of questionnaires and assessments. Patients will participate in five visits, including pre-surgery evaluations and post-operative monitoring to understand the impact of anesthesia type on their anxiety and healing process.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for wisdom teeth extraction or jaw implant procedures.
Not a fit: Patients who are not able to cooperate with the research requirements or those with higher ASA classifications may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management of anxiety in dental surgery patients, enhancing their overall experience and recovery.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on anxiety in dental procedures exist, this specific comparison of anesthesia types in relation to wound healing is less common, making it a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age - from ≥ 18 years, * ASA 1- or 2, * Signing a written informed consent before starting all procedures related to the research, * Ability to cooperate with the researcher and meet the research requirements. Exclusion Criteria: * Not relevant
Where this trial is running
Be'er Ya'aqov
- Shamir (Asaf Harofe) Medical center — Be'er Ya'aqov, Israel (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Zoia Haitov Ben Zikri, MD — Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Sara Bar Yehuda, PhD
- Email: sarabar1@shamir.co.il
- Phone: 972528981004
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Wisdom Teeth Extraction or Jaw Implant