Understanding Patient Concerns Before Dental Treatment
Patient Worries Previous to Dental Treatment: a Multicenter Study
This study is trying to understand what worries patients have before dental treatment by asking them questions at six clinics in Spain.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Aula Dental Avanzada Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Alicante, Alicante) |
| Trial ID | NCT06396442 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This multicenter cross-sectional study aims to capture the experiences and worries of patients prior to dental treatment across six clinics in Spain. By administering questionnaires to consenting patients, the study seeks to gather qualitative data on their concerns, which may help clinicians better understand and address these issues. The collected demographic information will also be analyzed statistically to draw meaningful conclusions about patient expectations and communication needs in the dental setting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are all patients scheduled to receive dental treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not seeking dental treatment or those who do not consent to participate may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance patient-clinician communication and improve the management of patient expectations in dental care.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is observational and may not have been extensively tested in dental settings, similar studies in other healthcare fields have shown success in understanding patient concerns.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients who are going to receive dental treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where this trial is running
Alicante, Alicante
- Clínica Dental Esteve — Alicante, Alicante, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Guillem Esteve-Pardo, PhD
- Email: guillem@clinicaesteve.es
- Phone: +34 965 21 57 55
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.