Comparison of audio distraction techniques to reduce dental anxiety in children undergoing dental treatment

A Comparative Evaluation of Low-Frequency Weighted Noise, High-Frequency Weighted Noise, and Animated Audio Stimuli on Dental Anxiety in Pediatric Patients Aged 5 7 Years: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/02/102674

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-02

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-02

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: High-Frequency Weighted Noise: High-Frequency Weighted Noise delivered through noise-cancelling headphones during restorative dental treatment at mid operative stage and post op stage I

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 5 7 years, Frankl Behavior Rating Scale 3 (Positive) and 4 (Definitely Positive),Children requiring restorative dental treatment.Written informed consent obtained from parent/guardian

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with systemic diseases, Children with special health care needs, Children whose parents/guardians do not provide consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Dental anxiety assessed using the FLACC Scale during the dental procedureTimepoint: intraoperative at baseline day	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Behavioral response assessed using Frankl Behavior Rating ScaleTimepoint: Baseline, mid procedure, & post-procedure on the same day of intervention	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Saumya Parashar

Manav Rachna Dental College and Hospital

drgauri_dentist@yahoo.co.in8826686890

Outcome results