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To compare the effectiveness of three technique Magic thumbs, Game Glasses and Multiple distraction methods in managing anxiety in children aged 5-7 years while administrating numbing injection

Comparative Evaluation of Effectiveness of Thaumaturgic distraction technique , Multifaceted distraction technique and Virtual Reality in Management of Dental Anxiety in 5-7 Year Old Children during Local Anaesthesia Administration A Randomized Clinical Study. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/05/086747
Enrollment
126
Registered
2025-05-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-05-26

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K089- Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Multifaceted Distraction technique: It involves sensory stimulation such as squeezing an inflamation bulb and visual distraction which encourage active engagement of child Intervention2

Sponsors

Dr Krushnapriya Gattani
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants between 5-7 years of age. 2. Behavioral Rating: Participants with a Frankel Behavior Rating Scale (FBRS)score of 2 and 3 indicating negative and positive behavior. 3. Participants requiring dental treatment under local anesthesia. 4. Participants whose parents will give written consent for the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with systemic or mental disorders. 2. Sensory Impairment: Children with visual or auditory impairments that may impact their ability to participate in the distraction techniques. 3. Current Use of Anxiolytic Medication: Children currently taking anxiolytic medication or other sedatives that may impact their anxiety levels or ability to participate in the study. 4. Children who are claustrophobic.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
This study will help us to determine effectiveness of Thaumaturgic distraction, Multifaceted Distraction and Virtual Reality in management of dental anxiety in 5-7 year old children while administering local Anaesthesia .Timepoint: Before and After administering Local Anaesthesia

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The clinician can use this technique to overcome the problem of dental anxietyTimepoint: Before & After administration of Local anesthesia

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Bhavna Dave

KM Shah Dental College and Hospital,Vadodara

bhavnadave1964@gmail.com9998034036

Outcome results

None listed

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