Intervention of Audio aid and braille oral hygiene instructions in reducing dental anxiety among visually impaired children.

Audio-Tactile Assistance in Reducing Dental Anxiety among Visually Impaired Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/101851

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-23

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: Z40-Z53- Encounters for other specific health care

Interventions

Intervention1: oral hygiene instructions using White noise along with Audio Aid: Visually impaired children were provided oral hygiene instructions using White noise along with Audio Aid for 5 mins Co

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Visually impaired children of 7 to 12 years with ability to read in Braille,Need of oral prophylaxis with subgingival calculus,Children anxious to dental treatment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Cognitive impairments & communication affecting comprehension,Severe anxiety or mental health disorders unrelated to needle anxiety,Significant medical conditions posing risks to safe participation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate the impact of White noise along with Audio-aid in reducing dental anxiety in Visually Impaired Children. Timepoint: 5 mins	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To determine the effectiveness of Audio-Tactile-Braille oral hygiene educational method in Visually Impaired ChildrenTimepoint: 5 mins	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDRSHRUTHA S P

AME S dental college and hospital, bijangera, raichur, karnataka

raghavendrahavale@yahoo.co.in944840730

Outcome results

None listed

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