Bruxism, Anxiety, and Periodontal Status Among Dental Students (NCT07579416) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Bruxism, Anxiety, and Periodontal Status Among Dental Students
Syria100 participantsStarted 2026-03-20
Plain-language summary
This observational cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the relationship between bruxism, anxiety, and periodontal status among fourth- and fifth-year dental students at Al-Hawash Private University. Bruxism is a parafunctional habit that may be influenced by psychological stress and anxiety, and it may be associated with periodontal changes. Dental students are an important population to study due to their academic workload and potential stress exposure. The study will assess probable bruxism, anxiety levels, and periodontal parameters to identify possible associations between these variables.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Undergraduate dental students in the fourth or fifth year.
* Age 18 years or older.
* Willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Orthodontic treatment.
* Systemic disease affecting periodontal status.
* Medications that may affect bruxism or anxiety.
* Major psychiatric disorders.
* Pregnancy, if relevant to periodontal assessment.
* Incomplete questionnaire or incomplete clinical data.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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