Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Dental Interns in Egyptian Universities

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common yet underdiagnosed sleep-related breathing disorder in children that may result in serious health and behavioral complications if left untreated. Dental professionals can play an important role in the early identification and referral of pediatric OSA cases during routine dental examinations. However, limited knowledge and inadequate clinical practices may affect their ability to contribute effectively to patient care. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea among dental interns in selected Egyptian universities using a validated questionnaire.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

None

Trial population

Dental interns enrolled in selected Egyptian universities during the study period.

Trial design

Design model

Other

Time perspective

Cross-sectional

Treatments tested in this trial

Not listed

Trial groups

350 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial group
Group A: Dental Interns

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Knowledge regarding pediatric obstructive sleep apnea

Assessment of dental interns' knowledge regarding pediatric obstructive sleep apnea using a validated self-administered questionnaire.

Time frame
baseline

Secondary outcomes

1

Attitude toward pediatric obstructive sleep apnea

Assessment of dental interns' attitudes toward screening, diagnosis, referral, and management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea using a validated questionnaire.

Time frame
baseline
2

Practice regarding pediatric obstructive sleep apnea

Assessment of dental interns' clinical practices regarding screening and management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea using a validated questionnaire.

Time frame
baseline

Other outcomes

Locations

This trial has no locations.

Sponsors and contacts

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Cairo University

Lead sponsor

October University for Modern Sciences and Arts

Sponsor institution

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