digital method to reduce dental fear for children undergoing dental treatment

Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dental and Injection Phobia in South Indian Children: A Randomised Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/07/113368

Enrollment

Registered

2026-07-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Internet based cognitive behavior therapy: iCBT refers to CBT delivered via the Internet through a computer or mobile device.9 14 iCBT differs from traditional, face-to-face treatment i

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Children who are healthy and able to communicate 2.Children with no prior dental visits 3.Children between the ages 6 to 14 4.Children requiring multiple visit dental treatment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Children with physical disablities which refrain them from communicate 2.Children with mental health disturbances 3.Children requiring single visit treatment 4.Children with previous dental experience

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
PG BAT - Picture guided behaviour avoidance test, KSADS PL - Fear measurement scaleTimepoint: baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
CFSS DS - Children fear survey scale Dental Subscale, MDAS Modified Dental Anxiety ScaleTimepoint: at baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDinesh Kumar

Saveetha Dental College

dineshkumarb.sdc@saveetha.com9952007702

Outcome results

None listed

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