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Comparing One-Time and Multiple Acupressure Sessions for Reducing Anxiety and Improving Comfort in Children Aged 8 10 Years During Dental Treatment

Comparative evaluation of single vs multiple visit of acupressure during restorative treatment of children aged 8-10 years. - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112140
Enrollment
45
Registered
2026-06-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F408- Other phobic anxiety disorders

Interventions

Intervention1: Acupressure at Hegu Point during Multiple visits: Acupressure is applied on Hegu point through the Aculeaf device at Multiple visits during restorative procedure in children aged 8-10 y

Sponsors

VSPM DENTAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH CENTRENAGPUR
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy children in the age group 8 to 10 years. 2. Children indicated for at least 3 clinical sessions of restorative treatment. 3. Frankel rating scale of + , -.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of pain on the tooth undergoing dental procedure 2. Children with prior experience of dental visit. 3. Children with presence of any physical and mental health condition.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the effect of single vs multiple visits of acupressure during restorative treatment of children aged 8 to 10 years.Timepoint: To compare the effect of single vs multiple visits of acupressure during restorative treatment of children aged 8 to 10 years.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not applicableTimepoint: Not applicable

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ayushi Gurharikar

Vidya shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Nagpur

ayushi.gurharikar1@gmail.com9529021483

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026