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NCT03680755 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Efficacy of an Internet-based Intervention for Dental Anxiety
A NA study of Dental Anxiety, sponsored by Temple University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 503
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03680755: Completed NA study of Dental Anxiety, sponsored by Temple University.
NCT03680755 is a NA study of Dental Anxiety that has completed, run by Temple University. The registered enrollment target is 503 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (64% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03680755, a NA study of Dental Anxiety, has completed, sponsored by Temple University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 503 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The overall objective of the activities described in this protocol is to examine the efficacy of the Internet-based intervention in the reduction of dental anxiety in patients seeking dental treatment. This study has 2 primary objectives and 2 secondary objectives: Primary Objective 1-Therapy Aides: To compare the efficacy of the intervention as administered by personnel with training and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to the efficacy of the intervention as administered by dental staff who have undergone a brief but specific training in the administration of the intervention. Primary Objective 2-Intervention Efficacy: To compare the efficacy of the intervention, administered by either type of therapy aide (CBT personnel or dental staff), to an active control condition. Secondary Objective 1-Tests of Moderators: To examine whether baseline levels of distress tolerance and pain sensitivity moderate the efficacy of the dental anxiety intervention, regardless of therapy aide, in comparison to an active control condition. Secondary Objective 2-Other Intervention Effects: To explore effects of the intervention beyond primary efficacy, including attendance at recall visits in the 12 months after the intervention; pain intensity; avoidance due to fear of dental procedures; and client satisfaction.
Primary Outcome
The MDAS is a widely used 5-item measure assessing fear of dental procedures, including cleaning, drilling, and local anesthetic injections; for example, "If you were about to have your tooth drilled, how would you feel?" Items are rated on a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from 1 (not anxious) to 5 (extremely anxious). The total score ranges from 5 to 25; a score of 19 or above indicates high anxiety based on receiver operating characteristic analyses from previous studies.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Internet-based intervention for dental anxiety
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- Maurice H Kornberg School of Dentistry Temple University - Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 503 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-07-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-10-03 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03680755 record still lists
NCT03680755 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 503 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (64% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Dental Anxiety appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Internet-based intervention for dental anxiety is the first listed.
NCT03680755 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03680755 about?
NCT03680755 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy of an Internet-based Intervention for Dental Anxiety". The overall objective of the activities described in this protocol is to examine the efficacy of the Internet-based intervention in the reduction of dental anxiety in patients seeking dental treatment. This study has 2 primary objectives and 2 secondary objectives: Primary Objective 1-Therapy Aides...
What is the current status of trial NCT03680755?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 503 participants. The study started on 2019-07-24. Estimated completion is 2024-10-03.
What conditions does trial NCT03680755 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Dental Anxiety.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03680755?
The interventions under investigation include: Internet-based intervention for dental anxiety (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03680755?
This trial is sponsored by Temple University, which has 163 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03680755 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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