Comparison of three different auditory inputs as a distraction technique to reduce Dental anxiety- A Randomized controlled trial

Theta Wave Stimulation for Anxiety Reduction in Tense Co-operative Children- A Randomized Controlled Trial. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/06/112900

Enrollment

120

Registered

2026-06-17

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-22

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Group-A (binaural beats ): Participants received a theta wave binaural beat audio track with 4-8 Hz beat frequency via headphones. Intervention2: Group -B (storytelling): Participants l

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children rated tense co operative on lampshire scale during first dental visits. Children requiring a standardized dental procedure. Children with no prior history of dental treatment beyond the initial screening visit. Written informed assent from the child and informed consent from the parent or legal guardian

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with any systemic medical condition or documented developmental, intellectual, or neurological disability. Children on systemic medications known to affect anxiety or behavior.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1.To determine the change in anxiety level using GSR scale. 2. To assess behavior rating scale using HOUPT scale. 3.To assess the pain using FLACC SCALETimepoint: 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate treatment efficiency & operator ease.Timepoint: 6 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Sakshi shah

COLLEGE OF DENTAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH CENTRE

mirakataria14@gmail.com6351113441

Outcome results