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Assesment of using of newer methods of calming dental anxiety children in dental clinic using combination of senses

Comparative evaluation of effectiveness of a novel technique of dual sensory stimulation on dental anxiety and behaviour among pediatric patients- a randomized controlled trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/04/066071
Enrollment
138
Registered
2024-04-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Audio- visual sensory stimulation: Visual - darkening curtains will be placed on the windows. Slow moving visual color effects will be shown onto the ceiling in the childs visual field

Sponsors

Namrata Puri
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy children of age group 4-7 years First dental visit Children who are rated as Frankl +ve or Frankl –ve according to the Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale Patient with class I and class II caries extending 1.5 to 2 mm into the dentin that qualifies for restoration.

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 (jasmine).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of audio - visual distraction technique and visual- olfactory distraction technique in reducing anxiety among children undergoing a restorative procedureTimepoint: anxiety levels will be assessed pre and post operatively no follow ups

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
to check the reduction in dental anxiety using audio visual & visual olfactory distraction technique by checking physiological parameters- pulse rate & anxiety levels using chota bheem chutki scale, veham picture test & frankle behaviour rating Timepoint: the anxiety levels will be checked pre & post operatively. no follow ups.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactGauri Kalra

Manav Rachna Dental College

gaurikalra.sds@mrei.ac.in9910329898

Outcome results

None listed

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