Effectiveness of a behaviour management technique for dental anxiety in children

Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy on Dental anxiety in children aged 6 to 8 years - A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/08/056865

Enrollment

100

Registered

2023-08-24

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-09-16

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): CBT will given before the start of the dental procedure which comprises: 1. CBPT with modelling 2. Relaxation technique with positive self talk T

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. First dental visit 2. Patient requiring a local anaesthesia administrative procedure/restorative procedure 3. Children who are highly anxious according to CFSS – DS scale ( Score = 38)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with physical or mental disability

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Anxiety 2. Co-operation of the child during dental procedureTimepoint: 1. During Local anesthesia administration/Placement of restorative material 2. During usage of high speed handpiece	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NilTimepoint: Nil	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactChandrakantha B

KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research

asokansharath@ksridsr.edu.in9840168772

Outcome results

None listed

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