NCT07550153 Dental Communication and Social Media: Legal and Ethical Framework
| NCT ID | NCT07550153 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Roma La Sapienza |
| Condition | Professional Ethics |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 300 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-10-01 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
This observational study explores the legal and ethical boundaries of dental communication on social media, analyzing Italian regulatory evolution. Through surveys involving dental professionals and patients, it assesses awareness of advertising regulations and the impact of digital communication on the patient-practitioner relationship. The research identifies knowledge gaps regarding deceptive advertising and highlights the need for transparent, deontologically compliant digital practices to protect public health.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * For Group 1 (Dental Professionals): Registered Dentists or Dental Hygienists currently practicing in Italy. * For Group 2 (Patients): Individuals who use social media platforms and have accessed or are interested in dental healthcare information online. * For Group 3 (General Healthcare Professionals): Medical doctors and health practitioners from various specialties interested in digital communication ethics. * Age: Minimum 18 years of age. * Consent: Participants must be willing to provide informed consent for data collection and analysis. * Language: Ability to understand and read Italian. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals under 18 years of age. * Individuals who do not use social media platforms. * Incomplete survey submissions where the primary data points are missing. * Healthcare professionals not registered with their respective Italian professional orders.