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Raag chikitsa in pediatrics dentistry

Music for mind and soul Comparison of effectiveness of various music as a calming effect during dental treatment - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/107356
Enrollment
120
Registered
2026-04-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K025- Dental caries on pit and fissure surface

Interventions

Intervention1: Group IV- tell show-do-method only ( no music): Group IV- oral prophylaxis and sealants procedure with tell show-do-method only ( no music) entire procedure should be completed with

Sponsors

D Y Patil University School of Dentistry
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children with first dental visit and without previous experience of any dental treatment and with parental consent. 2. Tooth indicated for oral prophylaxis and sealants among the children between 5- 10 years of age.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Teeth indicated for any other dental treatment 2. Children with previous dental experience. 3. .Children with any systemic disease.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Music has a significant impact on the mind and body, offering several health benefits such as reducing anxiety and increasing calmness. Hindustani classical music is composed of various ragas, each with its own characteristic effect on mood. For example, Raga Hamsadwani is known to induce calmness and reduce anxiety.Children visiting the dentist often feel anxious, which can be an obstacle to providing quality dental care. Raga therapy can help reduce anxiety in children during routine dental treatments, making the experience more comfortable for them. Timepoint: At Baseline, after 5min music in waiting area , during procedure after procdure

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Raga therapy can help reduce anxiety in children during routine dental treatments, making the experience more comfortable for themTimepoint: At Baseline, after 5 min music in waiting area , during procedure after procedure

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rutuja Lakhotiya

Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital Navi Mumbai

mansi.baviskar@dypatil.edu09970271280

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026