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Comparing and evaluating children s anxiety levels during dental restorations using Tell-Show-Do or favorite music, in children aged 8 13 years.

Comparative evaluation of anxiety levels during restorative treatment using Tell-Show-Do and Music of choice behaviour guidance technique in monitor and blunter children aged 8-13 years: A randomized clinical study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/105170
Enrollment
132
Registered
2026-03-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K026- Dental caries on smooth surface

Interventions

Intervention1: Music of Choice: Audio Distraction is one of the methods in behaviour guidance. Here we propose to use it in reducing anxiety which is measured by Venham Picture test and Pulse oximeter

Sponsors

KAHERs KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children between 8-13 years of age. Children visiting dental clinic for the first time. Children who require restorative treatment (class I and class II) not requiring administration of local anesthesia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with special health care needs. Children and/or Parents who are not willing to participate in the study. Children who are ambivalent (when monitor and blunter subscale scores are equal).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the anxiety levels before and after the restorative procedures in children by Venham Picture test and Pulse rateTimepoint: Dental anxiety before the starting of the restorative procedures and at the completion of the restorative procedure using Venham Picture test and pulse rate

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Niraj Gokhale

KAHERs KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences

neerajpedo@kledental-bgm.edu.in9535551937

Outcome results

None listed

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