Media and Social Networks Consultation and Associated Factors Among Orthodontic Patients

Survey on Media and Social Networks Consultation Among Patients Taken Care in the Orthodontics Unit At the Nice University Hospital: a Cross-sectional Study

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06734923

Enrollment

Registered

2024-12-16

Start date

2023-02-01

Completion date

2023-07-31

Last updated

2024-12-20

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Conditions

Dental Care, Using Social Media and Networks to Find Out About Orthodontic Treatment

Brief summary

Context : An increasing number of patients are using the internet and social media to obtain information about oral health, including the field of orthodontics. Aim : This study aimed to analyze the behavior and habits of patients regarding the use of social media to obtain information about orthodontics, as well as the factors associated with this usage. Materials and methods : The study was designed as a single-center, cross-sectional, descriptive study. Orthodontic patients filled out a 28-question questionnaire that gathered demographic data, information-seeking behavior, platform use and online consultation habits, trust and impact, and interest in additional resources. A univariate and multivariate logistic regression models/analysis were conducted using Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics Version 29.0.1.0, (employing Chi2, Fisher's exact tests, univariate and multivariate models).

Interventions

OTHERQuestionnaire (28 questions)

demographic data, information-seeking behavior, platform use and online consultation habits, trust and impact, and interest in additional resources

Study design

Observational model

CASE_ONLY

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

\- All patients, whether adults or minors accompanied by their legal representative, who consulted in the orthodontics unit, and had access to the internet.

Exclusion criteria

\- All patients who declined to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
online research of orthodontic information	At the inclusion	Yes (score = 1) No (score = 2)

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
trust in the information gathered	At the inclusion	No confidence (score = 0) Moderate confidence (score = 1) Full confidence (score = 2)
The impact of online and social media information on orthodontic patients' decision-making	At the inclusion	No influence (score = 0) Influenced decision (score = 1)

Countries

France

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026