New survey reveals what parents really think about Kids' dental anesthesia
NCT ID NCT07622719
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed survey in China asked nearly 1,500 parents, dentists, and members of the public about their knowledge and acceptance of using general anesthesia for children's dental procedures. Participants filled out an anonymous online questionnaire. No treatments or medical interventions were given. The goal is to use the findings to improve patient education and help families make better-informed choices about dental anesthesia for children.
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 help improve how dentists explain general anesthesia to parents and patients, leading to better-informed decisions for children's dental care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a survey, not a treatment trial. It only measures opinions, not outcomes. Results may not apply outside China or to other populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,490 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- 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
The study population consists of parents of children receiving dental treatment, dental healthcare professionals, and the general public aged 20 years and older. Participants were recruited from hospital settings and online platforms to complete a questionnaire-based survey on knowledge and acceptance of pediatric dental general anesthesia.
- Ages
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20 years and older
- 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: 1. Aged ≥20 years 2. Able to understand and complete the questionnaire 3. Informed consent obtained Exclusion Criteria: 1. Cognitive impairment or inability to communicate 2. Refusal to participate -
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University,Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032
Xi’an, Shanxi, 710032, China
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Yaping Shi
Xi’an, Shanxi, 710032, China
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