Sleep Medicine Education in Dental Schools and Residency Programs in Italian Universities (NCT07624110) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Sleep Medicine Education in Dental Schools and Residency Programs in Italian Universities
Italy70 participantsStarted 2026-06-03
Plain-language summary
This study aims to assess whether sleep medicine education is provided within Italian undergraduate dental programs (Degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics) and postgraduate specialization programs in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. A secondary objective is to compare the level of sleep medicine exposure between Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry residency programs.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Directors of undergraduate Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics degree programs in Italian universities whose email address is publicly available online
* Directors of postgraduate residency programs in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Italian universities whose email address is publicly available online
Exclusion Criteria:
\- Directors affiliated with the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS or the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (to avoid conflict of interest)
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.
1Since this study is focused on evaluating how sleep apnea is taught in Italian dental schools rather than testing a new treatment, could you help me understand whether it has any direct relevance to my own care for sleep-disordered breathing?
2Given that this trial is in the 'Active Not Recruiting' phase and is an educational survey rather than a clinical intervention, are there other studies or treatment programs that might actually address my sleep apnea symptoms directly?
3This study involves dental and orthodontic training programs — can you explain how dentists and orthodontists are already involved in treating obstructive sleep apnea, and whether seeing a dental specialist might be a useful part of my own treatment plan?
4Since this research is looking at gaps in sleep medicine education among dental professionals in Italy, does it suggest there may be underdiagnosis or inconsistent care for sleep-disordered breathing through dental channels, and how should that affect how I seek care?
5Could participating in or following the findings of this kind of educational research eventually lead to better screening for sleep apnea through routine dental visits, and is that something worth discussing as part of my long-term monitoring?
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
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Presence and extent of sleep medicine education within Italian undergraduate dental programs and postgraduate residency programs in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry