Helping ED providers manage non‑traumatic dental pain
An Emergency Department (ED) Provider Centered Intervention for Non-Traumatic Dental Condition Management (NTDC)
This project will test a clinical decision support tool and interviews with full‑time emergency department clinicians to see if they can reduce unnecessary opioid and antibiotic prescriptions and ED revisits for people with non‑traumatic dental pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Florida Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gainesville, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06330207 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The project analyzes national electronic health records and linked claims to measure variation in prescribing and 30‑day ED/urgent care revisits and hospitalizations after an ED visit for non‑traumatic dental conditions. A random‑effects model will identify patient, provider, hospital, and state factors associated with antibiotic and opioid prescribing. The study also conducts in‑depth interviews with full‑time ED physicians and advanced practice providers to identify perceived barriers and facilitators to managing dental pain and making prescribing decisions. Results will inform a clinical decision support tool designed to guide ED provider management of non‑traumatic dental conditions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are full‑time emergency department clinicians (physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants) who manage non‑traumatic dental conditions.
Not a fit: Part‑time ED providers and patients with traumatic dental injuries or non‑dental causes of facial pain are unlikely to receive benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could reduce inappropriate opioid and antibiotic prescriptions and lower repeat ED visits for people with non‑traumatic dental pain.
How similar studies have performed: Clinical decision support and provider‑focused interventions have reduced inappropriate opioid and antibiotic prescribing in other settings, but provider‑centered approaches specifically for non‑traumatic dental conditions in the ED are limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ED providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) * Working full-time in the ED Exclusion Criteria: * Part-time ED providers
Where this trial is running
Gainesville, Florida
- University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tumader Khouja, BDS MPH PhD
- Email: tkhouja@dental.ufl.edu
- Phone: 3522738383
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.