An observational study in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea, sponsored by Cairo University. Not yet recruiting. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-05-22.
Sponsored by Cairo University · Observational
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.
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by repeated episodes of partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep, leading to disrupted ventilation and altered sleep patterns. If left undiagnosed and untreated, pediatric OSA may negatively affect children's physical growth, behavior, cognitive performance, and cardiovascular health.
Dental professionals are in a unique position to recognize early signs and symptoms of pediatric OSA during routine oral examinations, including mouth breathing, enlarged tonsils, craniofacial abnormalities, and bruxism. Consequently, dentists can contribute significantly to the early screening, referral, and multidisciplinary management of pediatric OSA.
Dental interns represent future oral healthcare providers; therefore, evaluating their preparedness regarding pediatric OSA is essential. However, there is limited evidence regarding dental interns' knowledge, attitude, and practice toward pediatric OSA in Egypt.
This observational 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 self-administered questionnaire. Additionally, the study aims to identify possible gaps in awareness and clinical practice and to evaluate the association between knowledge, attitude, practice, and demographic characteristics.
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Dental interns enrolled in selected Egyptian universities during the study period.
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Dental interns enrolled in selected Egyptian universities. Interns willing to participate voluntarily in the study. Interns able to complete the online questionnaire.
Exclusion Criteria:
Undergraduate dental students other than interns. Graduated dentists or postgraduate dentists. Incomplete questionnaire responses. Participants who decline to provide .
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Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
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Dental interns from selected Egyptian universities who will complete a validated questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.
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
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
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
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