Comparative analysis of five different Sensory Distractions in Alleviating Dental Anxiety among 6 to 9-Year-Old Children.

Comparative Evaluation of Effectiveness among Various Sensory Distractors for Reducing Dental Anxiety In Pediatric population aged 6-9 years- A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/03/063794

Enrollment

350

Registered

2024-03-07

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified Health Condition 2: F408- Other phobic anxiety disorders

Interventions

Intervention1: Auditory Distraction: Evaluation of Dental Anxiety in children during a Restorative procedure using headphones. (Duration of treatment 30 min) Intervention2: Gustatory Distractor: Evalu

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy children of age group 6-9 years to undergo restoration with no previous dental experience. Children who are rated as Frankl positive or Frankl negative according to the Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale . Patient with class I and class II caries

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with special healthcare needs. Children with sensory disabilities. Subjects experiencing dental pain. History of chronic illness. Known allergy to an essential oil (lemongrass). Known allergy to honey.

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To compare dental anxiety in children during a restorative procedure using all five sensory distraction techniquesTimepoint: Assessment of Dental Anxiety in Children Utilizing the Chota Bheem Chutki Anxiety Scale & Pulse Rate Before & After a 30-Minute Restorative Procedure, compared across Different Distraction Methods	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate the effect of: Visual (Distraction Cards), Auditory (Music), Olfactory (Aromatherapy), Tactile (Acupressure) and Gustatory (Sweetening agent) distractors as distraction methods for assessing dental anxiety in children during a restorative procedure. Timepoint: Assessing dental anxiety using anxiety scale and oxygen saturation in children before and after a restorative procedure (30 min ) Auditory (Music) Olfactory (Aromatherapy) Tactile (Acupressure) and Gustatory (Sweetening agent) distractors as distraction methods for assessing dental anxiety in children during a restorative procedure.	—

Measure

Time frame

To evaluate the effect of: Visual (Distraction Cards), Auditory (Music), Olfactory (Aromatherapy), Tactile (Acupressure) and Gustatory (Sweetening agent) distractors as distraction methods for assessing dental anxiety in children during a restorative procedure. Timepoint: Assessing dental anxiety using anxiety scale and oxygen saturation in children before and after a restorative procedure (30 min ) Auditory (Music) Olfactory (Aromatherapy) Tactile (Acupressure) and Gustatory (Sweetening agent) distractors as distraction methods for assessing dental anxiety in children during a restorative procedure.

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactTwinkle Chawla

Manav Rachna Dental College

nareshsharma270475@gmail.com9871649627

Outcome results

None listed

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