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NCT Number: NCT06799585

Dental Loupes in Pediatric Dentistry Practice Affect Ergonomic Posture

This study aims to investigate the effect of wearing DL on the working posture of pediatric dentists.

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Key information

Conditions

Ergonomics Musculoskeletal Diseases Pediatric Dentistry

Age range

6 year–8 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Faculty of Dentistry

Lütfen Seçiniz, Rize Province, 53100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

In pulpotomy procedures performed with DL in 23 patients and without DL in 23 patients, photographs will taken at a total of 3 times in each patient: at the beginning of the procedure, 15th and 30th minutes. The working postures of the clinicians will analyzed using the Modified-Dental Operator Posture Assessment Instrument (M-DOPAI) method through these photographs.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • indication for pulpotomy in the mandibular right second primary molar,
  • 3 (positive)- 4 (definitely positive) according to the Frankl Behavior Scale,
  • parents volunteered to participate in the study and signed the informed consent form,
  • did not have any systemic disease or disability.

Exclusion criteria

  • contraindication for pulpotomy in the mandibular right second primary molar
  • 2 (negative)- 1 (definitely negative) according to the Frankl Behavior Scale

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. The effect of wearing DL on the working posture with Modified-Dental Operator Posture Assessment Instrument (M-DOPAI)

    Time frame: 3 month

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Does Wearing Dental Loupes in Pediatric Dentistry Practice Affect Ergonomic Posture?

Acronym: ergonomy

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 29, 2025
Registry last updated
Jan 29, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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