The efficacy of using animated videos as an educational tool about root canal treatment

The effect of educational animation compared to leaflets on patient's knowledge and attitude regarding root canal treatment: a randomized control trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN18413241

Enrollment

133

Registered

2023-05-15

Start date

2022-01-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-08-12

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Conditions

Knowledge about root canal treatment in dental patients Oral Health

Interventions

Study group (SG): In this group, the participants were selected from UQU Dental Clinics. They were contacted via WhatsApp (a social media platform) and given a demonstration video on how the dentist p

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult (18 years and older). 2. Arabic speakers living in Saudi Arabia. 3. Able to read and use WhatsApp social media platform.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Did not complete the three questionnaires. 2. Did not approve to participate in the trial and did not sign the consent form.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Evaluation at different periods: (T1) before the intervention, (T2) immediately after the intervention and (T3) one month after the intervention, using a questionnaire. The questionnaire is composed of three sections. Section one contains questions about demographic variables: including gender, educational level, age, occupation, and nationality. Section two assessed the participant's knowledge of root canal treatment (RCT) and his previous experience with RCT. The third section determined the participant's attitudes toward RCT.	—

Measure

Time frame

Evaluation at different periods: (T1) before the intervention, (T2) immediately after the intervention and (T3) one month after the intervention, using a questionnaire. The questionnaire is composed of three sections. Section one contains questions about demographic variables: including gender, educational level, age, occupation, and nationality. Section two assessed the participant's knowledge of root canal treatment (RCT) and his previous experience with RCT. The third section determined the participant's attitudes toward RCT.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
There is no secondary outcome measure.	—

Countries

Saudi Arabia

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 6, 2026