Use of a communication chart to reduce anxiety and improve behaviour during dental treatment in children

Effectiveness of a Novel Augmentative and Alternative Communication Chart on Behaviour and Anxiety during Dental Treatment in Children A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/06/112354

Enrollment

Registered

2026-06-10

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: R68- Other general symptoms and signs

Interventions

Intervention1: 3D-printed Novel Esthetic Space Maintainers: 3D printed space maintainers fabricated using CAD/CAM technology, offering esthetic benefits, comfort and improved fit designed to preserve

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 5 to 8 years Requiring restorative dental treatment Frankl score 2 to 4 Able to understand simple instructions Parent willing to provide consent Child willing to provide assent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Special healthcare needs affecting communication Emergency dental treatment Severe pain requiring urgent treatment Hearing or visual impairment affecting chart use Previous participation in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Behaviour during dental treatment measured using Venham Behaviour Rating ScaleTimepoint: Immediately after completion of treatment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Dental anxiety assessed using MCDASfTimepoint: Baseline before intervention and immediately after completion of treatment;Communication effectiveness assessed using Chairside Communication Effectiveness Score.Timepoint: During restorative procedures;Number of interruptions during treatment.Timepoint: During restorative procedures;Chairside Treatment measured in minutesTimepoint: From seating of child on dental chair to completion of procedure.;Parent/operator/child feedback scoresTimepoint: Immediately after completion of treatment	—

Measure

Time frame

Dental anxiety assessed using MCDASfTimepoint: Baseline before intervention and immediately after completion of treatment;Communication effectiveness assessed using Chairside Communication Effectiveness Score.Timepoint: During restorative procedures;Number of interruptions during treatment.Timepoint: During restorative procedures;Chairside Treatment measured in minutesTimepoint: From seating of child on dental chair to completion of procedure.;Parent/operator/child feedback scoresTimepoint: Immediately after completion of treatment

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactGeetanjali Mahajan

Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS University, Chennai

poojavr.sdc@saveetha.com8940844133

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026