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To check for a relationship between thumbprint patterns and behaviour of children aged 3-6 years observed during visit to a dental clinic.

Correlation of Dermatoglyphics Among Pediatric Population Aged 3-6 Years with Behaviour in Dental Operatory: A Cross Sectional Study.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/06/034113
Enrollment
440
Registered
2021-06-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: NIL: NIL Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Dr Akansha Thapliyal
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age range of the patient: 3-6 years. 2. No previous dental experience/treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with special healthcare needs. 2. History of penetrating trauma or burning that might have affected the dermatoglyphic pattern. 3. Children with missing digits. 4. Children with conditions/abnormalities that did not allow accurate reading of fingerprints. 5.Children experiencing dental pain.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To analyze and correlate the recorded thumbprints of the children with their observed behaviour during their visit to the dental operatory. The thumbprints will be recorded digitally of the children aged 3-6 years. The behaviour of the children will be recorded during oral examination stage of their visit using Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale.Timepoint: Baseline—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To correlate if different types of thumbprint patterns can predict the type of behaviour shown by the children during their dental visit.Timepoint: Baseline—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Akansha Thapliyal

Manav Rachna Dental College

shvetasood.mrdc@mrei.ac.in9899000839

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026