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Assessment of Dental Anxiety in children using Multifaceted Distraction Technique during Local anaesthetic procedure.

Assessment of Dental Anxiety in children by using Multifaceted Distraction Technique during Local anaesthetic procedure- A Prospective Clinical Study. - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/12/077631
Enrollment
30
Registered
2024-12-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-02-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K047- Periapical abscess without sinus Health Condition 2: K041- Necrosis of pulp Health Condition 3: K046- Periapical abscess with sinus

Interventions

Intervention1: Multifaceted distraction group (MFD): Children were introduced to the new multifaceted distraction tool made up of inflation bulb, hollow tube and a balloon. The patients were asked to

Sponsors

GITAM Dental College and Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Children aged 3–7 years having their first dental visit. 2.A total score of revised Modified Children Dental Anxiety Scale - Face Version (MCDASf) =19 indicating dental anxiety. 3.Children classified under ASA I group (American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification) and no history of allergy to local anesthetic solutions. 4.Requiring inferior alveolar nerve block for primary tooth treatment. 5.Tooth free from periodontal inflammation or infection to ensure effective local anesthesia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Children with neurobehavioral disorders. 2.Children with chronic systemic diseases. 3.Children with visual or auditory impairments. 4.Children sensitive to motion or flashing lights. 5.Children with injuries to the eyes, face, neck, or arms that hinder the effective use of a VR box.

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Memoji pain scale “HOUPT ? behavior rating scaleTimepoint: Scoring will be done on the same day at the end of the treatment

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Heart rate Partial pressure of oxygen Salivary Cortisol levelsTimepoint: Baseline and also after completion of the dental treatment (post-operatively)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Jayalakshmi Pandranki

GITAM dental college and hospitals

mds.deepthi@gmail.com9912860194

Outcome results

None listed

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