Effect of acupressure versus control group on anxiety in 8-12 years patients with molar teeth caries

Effect of acupressure versus control group on anxiety in 8-12 years patients with molar teeth caries: a randomized clinical trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20120215009014N371

Enrollment

Registered

2020-11-11

Start date

2020-11-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-11-30

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Conditions

Anxiety. Anxiety disorder due to known physiological condition

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Using acupressure bracelet with push button at point P6 five minutes before repairing tooth decay up to one minute after work. Intervention 2: Intervention group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

8 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age of 8 to 12 years, Class 1 caries penetrates into the dentin of deciduous molars, Frankel Behavioral Index Grade 2 to 3, No previous history of dental treatment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Coagulation disorder, Severe dental caries, Pulp tooth involvement, Mental or cognitive disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The mean score of anxiety. Timepoint: Before the intervention and immediately after that. Method of measurement: Using the Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale (MCDAS) and Face Image Scale (FIS) and Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability (FLACC) questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShiva Ansari

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

ansarishiva730@gmail.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026