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NCT Number: NCT07705477

Effects of Implicit Bias in Clinician Decision-making of Tooth Restorability

This study aims to determine the association between race and clinical decision-making for dental treatment planning. The investigators conducted cross-sectional survey on participants, who are randomized to one of two patient race conditions.

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Key information

Conditions

Implicit Bias Behavior Bias, Implicit Prejudice Social Behavior Treatment Decisions

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

New York University College of Dentistry

New York, 10010, United States

About this study

The study is a randomized cross-sectional survey which is marketed as an exploration of tooth restorability. The condition of randomization is patient race. Dentist participants are randomized to a patient (either Black or White race) and provided with a clinical vignette. The participants are asked to review the clinical vignette and provide their treatment recommendation. Then, they answer questions on dentist and patient demographics. Next, they complete two Implicit Association Tests related to race and dentistry. Finally, the participants are given a debrief of the true purpose of the study. The survey is completed in one sitting.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • General dentist
  • Actively in clinical practice in the United States

Exclusion criteria

  • Other specialties of dentistry

Treatment and study plan

Black Patient race condition

Other

The participants who are randomized to this group will be assigned the Black patient.

White Patient race condition

Other

The participants who are randomized to this group will be assigned the White patient.

Primary outcomes

  1. Treatment Decision

    Time frame: Day 1 (Day of survey start and completion)

    The participants answer a survey question asking if they would recommend a Root Canal Treatment or Tooth Extraction for the patient. The survey does not require a follow-up, so the outcome is measured when the participant completes the survey in one sitting.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Implicit Association Test Score

    Time frame: Day 1 (Day of survey start and completion)

    The Implicit Association Test is a validated socio-cognitive test. The score ranges from -1 to 1. The survey does not require a follow-up, so the outcome is measured when the participant completes the survey in one sitting.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

New York University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jul 15, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 15, 2026

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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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