Effectiveness of Kaleidoscope and Virtual reality as distraction techniques for reduction of anxiety in young children

Evaluation and comparison of the effectiveness of kaleidoscope and virtual reality goggles to reduce dental anxiety in young children during administration of local anesthesia

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/04/051258

Enrollment

Registered

2023-04-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-01-22

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Kaleidoscope: effectiveness of kaleidoscope to reduce dental anxiety in young children Control Intervention1: Conventional: Conventional behaviour management techniques Control Interve

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children from 5 to 8 years of age who are healthy, cooperative but anxious. 2. Children undergoing dental treatment requiring administration of local anesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with known vision problems. 2. Children with psychological abnormalities. 3. Children with special health care needs. 4. Children suffering from systemic diseases. 5. Children and parents unwilling to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Visual Facial Anxiety Scale Respiratory rateTimepoint: Before, during and after intervention at administration of L.A.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Oxygen SaturationTimepoint: Before, during and after intervention at administration of L.A.;Pulse rateTimepoint: Before, during and after intervention at administration of L.A.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Himani Parakh

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

drnthosar@rediffmail.com9422163632

Outcome results