study to evaluate the effective of kaleidoscope and fidget spinner as distractions while performing non invasive dental treatments

Comparative evaluation of Effectiveness of Kaleidoscope and Fidget Spinner as Distraction Techniques to Reduce Anxiety While Performing Non-Invasive Dental Procedures in Children. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/10/075674

Enrollment

Registered

2024-10-23

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-02-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Kaleidoscope: Distraction with Kaleidoscope during non-invasive dental procedures for the entire length of treatment procedure (15-30 min) Intervention2: Fidget Spinner: Distraction wit

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 7-13 years requiring non-invasive dental procedures with informed consent. Children with no systemic illnesses or known anxiety disorders.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with cognitive or behavioral impairments. Children undergoing invasive procedures or with acute dental pain

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the effectiveness of a kaleidoscope and a fidget spinner in reducing anxiety during non-invasive dental proceduresTimepoint: Anxiety levels will be recorded using Venham’s picture test and pulserate, at baseline and at the end of treatment procedure	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To determine if one distraction technique is superior to other in managing dental anxiety among children aged 7-13 years.Timepoint: Anxiety levels will be recorded using Venham’s picture test & pulserate, at baseline & at the end of treatment procedure	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr CH Sampath Reddy

Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery

sampathcheruku@yahoo.com9246371730

Outcome results

None listed

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