Application of Social Media as a Supporting Tool in the Teaching and Learning Process of Dentistr… (NCT07184359) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Application of Social Media as a Supporting Tool in the Teaching and Learning Process of Dentistry Students
Brazil90 participantsStarted 2024-01-14
Plain-language summary
This study aims to explore dental students' perceptions of the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in supporting the teaching and learning process, particularly within the university setting. It seeks to identify gaps at the interface between information gathering, education, and ICT, providing valuable insights into students' awareness and acceptance of the content they access. The findings are expected to contribute to optimizing the use of ICT as an educational support tool, strengthening the curriculum, and preparing future dentists to better understand the interaction between ICT and teaching. Ultimately, this will help foster a generation of more qualified professionals.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
* Students aged 18 years or older, of any gender.
* Regular enrollment in the Dental Radiology course at the School of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Juiz de Fora campus.
* Voluntary agreement to participate in the study, confirmed by signing the Informed Consent Form.
Exclusion Criteria
* Students who report audiovisual discomfort when using smartphones or computers.
* Individuals who are not users of social media.
* Lack of internet access.
* Presence of medical or psychological contraindications to the use of electronic devices.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Overall OSCE Score
Timeframe: The assessment will be conducted at the end of each academic semester, specifically in the 15th week after the beginning of the semester, in accordance with the institution's academic calendar.