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Comparing Kaleidoscope and Video Games to Reduce Fear and Anxiety in Children Aged 7 10 During Dental Treatment.

Comparison of effectiveness of kaleidoscope and video games distraction to reduce dental anxiety amongst 7-10 year old children for dental procedures under local anaesthesia. - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100916
Enrollment
46
Registered
2026-01-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Dr. Rashmi Tewatia
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy children aged seven to ten years requiring dental treatment under local anesthesia. Children who consented to participate in the study and for whom written informed consent was obtained from their parents or legal guardians, along with verbal assent from the child. Children with no previous experience of receiving local anesthesia. Children with Frankl behaviour rating of three or four, who were accompanied by their parents or legal guardians, and who were free from any psychological or systemic illness, including the absence of any diagnosed anxiety disorders.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children whose parents or guardians did not provide written consent. Children with chronic illnesses, severe malnutrition, endocrine disorders, physical disabilities, mental disabilities, or visible obesity related syndromes. Children who demonstrated uncooperative behavior during dental treatment procedures. Children presenting with dental emergencies such as dental trauma.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Observing the anxiety of child by comparing kaleidoscope and video games in children age 7-10 years.Timepoint: Pre (0),during (1),post (2)procedure

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Bhavna G Saraf

Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research

guptabhavna2000@yahoo.com9899124779

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026