Reducing Dental Fear in Gypsy Children: A Study Comparing comforting environment and behaviour techniques to reduce dental fear.

Comparing the Effectiveness of Tranquility-Induced Sensory Therapy (TIST) and Behavioral Management in Reducing Dental Anxiety among Gypsy Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/07/091044

Enrollment

Registered

2025-07-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F418- Other specified anxiety disorders Health Condition 2: K056- Periodontal disease, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Tranquility-Inducing Sensory Therapy (TIST): Participants in Group A will receive Tranquility-Inducing Sensory Therapy (TIST), a multisensory intervention aimed at reducing dental anxie

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The study will include gypsy children residing in Pondicherry who are either receiving a dental checkup for the first time or have previously exhibited signs of fear during dental visits. Eligible participants will be those who fall under categories II (negative) and III (positive) on the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale, indicating moderate levels of uncooperative or cautious behavior.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects will be excluded from the study if they have diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism or ADHD, significant mental health conditions, or any other special needs that may independently influence anxiety levels. Exclusion also applies to children requiring emergency dental care or complex procedures, those with phobias related to darkness or claustrophobia, and those with known hypersensitivity to aromatherapy components such as lavender or vanilla, or an aversion to sensory stimuli like lights or music. Additionally, children who have previously undergone dental procedures under pharmacological behavioral management, as well as those whose parents or guardians do not provide consent for participation, will be excluded from the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the effectiveness of Tranquility-Inducing Sensory Therapy (TIST) and behavioral management technique in reducing dental anxiety among gypsy children using Panda Dental Anxiety Scale, pulse rate.Timepoint: 1 month	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Priyadharshini R

Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences

priyaragavane@gmail.com9790108951

Outcome results

None listed

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