Do future dentists discriminate against HIV patients? new survey aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07485374
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study surveys 480 Italian dental students to understand their attitudes, knowledge, and any discriminatory behavior toward HIV-positive patients. Participants answer anonymous questions about their comfort, knowledge of HIV, and use of safety protocols. The goal is to identify gaps in education and improve care for people living with HIV.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this survey could reveal gaps in dental education about HIV, leading to better training and less discrimination.
- What could go wrong
- This is only a survey, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply outside Italy or to all dental students.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 480 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Dental students belonging to almost all Italian Dental Schools from the North, Centre and South of Italy.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion criteria * Completion of the survey * Dentistry students in Italy * Subjects aged ≥ 18 years Exclusion criteria * No completion of the survey * Students of degree courses different from dentistry * Subjects aged ≤ 18 years
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Policlinico Universitario Fondazione Agostino Gemelli - Roma
Roma, RM, 00136, Italy
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