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Difference in Distance learning platforms and face-to-face education models amongst undergraduate dental students for the management of tooth avulsion

Comparative efficacy of distance learning platforms versus face-to-face education in dental students competence on tooth avulsion management: A randomised controlled educational trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/104072
Enrollment
120
Registered
2026-02-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Distance learning platforms/programme for 1 hour per day for 18 days: Participants in the distance learning group received structured, guideline-based instruction delivered through onli

Sponsors

Aakash Gupta
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Undergraduate dental students enrolled in their clinical 4th year were invited to participate. Inclusion criteria comprised students who had received routine undergraduate teaching on dental trauma but had not undergone any structured or advanced training specifically focused on tooth avulsion management.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Students with prior participation in external dental trauma workshops, specialised trauma courses, or documented clinical experience in managing avulsion cases were excluded to minimise baseline knowledge and experience bias.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Knowledge acquisition will be assessed using validated multiple-choice questionnaires, while clinical decision-making skills will be evaluated through scenario-based assessments.Timepoint: Baseline, 19th day, 6 weeks after post-educational intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary outcomes will include knowledge retention, self-reported confidence, & learner satisfaction.Timepoint: Baseline, 19th day, 6 weeks after post-educational intervention

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAakash Gupta

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bathinda

guptaaakash95@gmail.com9877939523

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026