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A New Sensory-Based Technique to Help Children Stay Calm During Dental Treatment

A randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of the Aroma Shades a multisensory aroma visual distraction technique on dental anxiety and behaviour in anxious children undergoing dental treatment - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112084
Enrollment
70
Registered
2026-06-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Novel multisensory behaviour technique AromaShades: Children allocated to the intervention group will undergo restorative dental treatment using the AromaShades multisensory distraction

Sponsors

Dr. Khushi Parmar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children having their first dental visit Children aged six to twelve years requiring restorative dental treatment Children exhibiting dental anxiety or uncooperative behaviour during dental treatment Children who are physically and mentally healthy Children whose parents or guardians provide written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with known allergy to aromatic substances or fragrances Children with respiratory disorders such as asthma or allergic rhinitis Children with systemic illness or special healthcare needs Children currently under anxiolytic or sedative medication Children with visual or hearing impairment affecting distraction therapy Uncooperative children requiring pharmacological behaviour management

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in dental anxiety assessed using Venham Anxiety Scale at baseline and after the procedureTimepoint: Reduction in dental anxiety assessed using Venham Anxiety Scale at baseline and after the procedure

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in pulse rate & blood pressure At baseline & after dental treatmentTimepoint: At baseline & after dental treatment;Child acceptance & comfort toward dental treatment Immediately at baseline & after dental treatment.Timepoint: Immediately at baseline & after dental treatment.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKhushi Parmar

Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

poojavr.sdc@saveetha.com8940844133

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026