How Dentists' Personality Traits Affect Communication and Treatment Outcomes in TMD Patients
CompletedNCT07074366
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Brief summary (from the registry)
This prospective, longitudinal study investigates the influence of dentists' personality traits on patient-reported outcomes among individuals with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) undergoing splint therapy. Dentists are assessed using the Big Five Inventory-2 Short Form (BFI-2-S), and patients are randomly assigned to them. Key outcomes measured six months after treatment include patient-centered communication, treatment satisfaction, adherence to splint therapy, and changes in psychological distress using validated scales such as the Patient-Centered Communication Scale (PCCS), a structured satisfaction questionnaire, and the DASS-10. The study explores whether traits such as conscientiousness, agreeableness, extraversion, openness, and emotional stability are associated with better patient outcomes in TMD care. This research aims to enhance patient-centered treatment by integrating personality-informed clinical practice and tailored communication strategies.
Study details
- Official title
- Personality Traits of TMD Experts Really Matters, A New Era in TMD Management
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorders
- Psychological Distress
- Chronic Orofacial Pain
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Splint Therapy with Structured Communication
- Sponsor
- Soaad Tolba Mohammed Tolba Badawi
- Organization
- Mansoura University
- Start date
- 2023-12-01
- Primary completion
- 2025-04-01
- Sex
- All
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Egypt
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Eligibility criteria for dentists included: * Had at least two years of clinical experience in the management of TMDs. * Were actively involved in the clinical care of TMD patients at the time of the study. * Willingness to participate and complete the BFI-2-S personality assessment. Eligibility criteria for patients included: Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with TMDs according to Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) guidelines, specifically disc displacement with reduction. * Exhibiting symptoms of stress or anxiety, as identified by the baseline DASS-10 screening. * Prescribed occlusal splint therapy as part of their treatment regimen. Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairments. * Psychiatric conditions other than anxiety or depression. * Any condition that could impair the patient's ability to provide informed consent or accurately complete self-report questionnaires.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07074366