The efficacy of using animated videos as an educational tool about root canal treatment
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN18413241 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN18413241 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | Nil known |
| Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) | Nil known |
| Protocol serial number | HAPO-02-K-012 |
| Sponsor | Umm al-Qura University |
| Funder | Investigator initiated and funded |
- Submission date
- 09/05/2023
- Registration date
- 15/05/2023
- Last edited
- 30/07/2024
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Oral Health
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Most patients are unaware of the root canal treatment process; they fear it because they think or hear it is unpleasant. This ignorance may influence the patient's decision hence trying to avoid the treatment. Written pamphlets, films, face-to-face counselling, and web-based apps are all examples of educational tools that may be used to provide health information. The use of video as a teaching tool has several potential benefits. It can be less expensive, eliminate educator discrepancies, be delivered in various formats and reach a large audience via social media. However, it is unknown what is the best educational tool to use for increasing population awareness about root canal treatment. For this reason, a randomized controlled trial study aims to evaluate the patients' knowledge and awareness of endodontic therapy. As well as their worries and expectations by comparing two delivery methods: educational animation and leaflets.
Who can participate?
Adult patients recruited from Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) who can speak and read Arabic, live in Saudi Arabia, know how to use Whatsapp and approve to participate in the trial and did sign the consent form.
What does the study involve?
The participants’ knowledge was assessed at the baseline then they were randomized into a study group (SG) and a control group (CG).
The SG received an educational animation followed by the assessment questionnaire, which evaluated the knowledge, attitude, perception, experience and challenges toward the endodontic treatment. The CG received a leaflet followed by the same assessment.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The main benefit is to improve the patient’s knowledge about root canal treatment.
No risk
Where is the study run from?
Umm Al-Qura University (UQU), Faculty of Dentistry, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is where participants were recruited. After gaining their approval, an online questionnaire was sent via Whats app.
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
December 2021 to March 2023
Who is funding the study?
Investigator initiated and funded
Who is the main contact?
Dr Afnan Nassar, aanassar@uqu.edu.sa
Contact information
Scientific
Umm Al-Qura University
Makkah
24352
Saudi Arabia
 ORCID ID |
0000-0002-2723-3395 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +966 (0)506378234 |
| aanassar@uqu.edu.sa |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Single-blinded randomized controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | The effect of educational animation compared to leaflets on patient's knowledge and attitude regarding root canal treatment: a randomized control trial |
| Study objectives | Using educational animation improves patients' knowledge and awareness about root canal treatment compared to leaflets. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approved 04/01/2022, Umm Al-Qura University Institutional Review Board (Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 24352, Saudi Arabia; +966 (0)125270000; irb.uqudent@uqu.edu.sa), ref: HAPO-02-K-012 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Knowledge about root canal treatment in dental patients |
| Intervention | 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 performs endodontic treatment and the benefits of this procedure. WhatsApp was used because of the end-to-end encryption, so it is highly secure and preserves patient confidentiality. Participants received a self-reported questionnaire to assess their knowledge, attitude, perception and challenges toward endodontic treatment and impression from the educational animation experience. Control group (CG): This group received the same information, except it was delivered in a leaflet. Evaluation at different periods: (T1) before the intervention, (T2) immediately after the intervention and (T3) one month after the intervention, using a questionnaire. Randomisation: Computer software was used (https://www.randomizer.org). Two Sets of 66 unique numbers per set ranging from 1 to 133 were generated. |
| Intervention type | Behavioural |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Evaluation at different periods: (T1) before the intervention, (T2) immediately after the intervention and (T3) one month after the intervention, using a questionnaire. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
There is no secondary outcome measure. |
| Completion date | 23/03/2023 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Other |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 133 |
| Total final enrolment | 70 |
| Key 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. |
| Key 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. |
| Date of first enrolment | 04/01/2022 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/12/2022 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Saudi Arabia
Study participating centre
Makkah
24382
Saudi Arabia
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Available on request |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request. Dr. Afnan Nassar, Umm Al-Qura University, Faculty of Dentistry, Saudi Arabia. SPSS file (unidentified). The data will be available upon request for two years. Data can be accessed by the journal to which we will submit our article, any Saudi Governmental authority and researchers after careful consideration of their scientific intention to use. All data are anonymous, with no identification. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | 29/07/2024 | 30/07/2024 | Yes | No | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
30/07/2024: Publication reference added.
15/05/2023: Trial's existence confirmed by Umm Al-Qura University Institutional Review Board.
