Comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of virtual reality glasses and onscreen audio-visual distraction in reducing dental anxiety among 6 to 12 years old dental patients in Lagos university teaching hospital

Comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of virtual reality glasses and onscreen audio-visual distraction method in reducing dental anxiety among 6 to 12 years old dental patients in Lagos university teaching hospital

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202408890738522

Enrollment

Registered

2024-08-15

Start date

2024-08-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Paediatrics

Interventions

Virtual reality behaviour management technique

Onscreen audiovisual distraction technique

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria • Children aged 6 years to 12years. • Children without any underlying medical condition. • Children with no history of local anaesthesia administration • Children with positive (Frankle 2) and negative(Frankle3) categories based on Frankle behaviour rating scale. • Children who require administration of local anaesthesia (inferior alveolar nerve block) for pulp therapy or tooth extraction. • Children whose parent or guardian have given consent. • Children who have given assent (7years to 12years)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria • Children undergoing extraction due to orthodontic reasons or due to retained teeth • Children with underlying medical conditions (epilepsy, migraine and ear disturbance) • Children with history of eventful medical experience like surgeries, hospital admissions and trauma. • Children with special needs (cerebral palsy, down syndrome) • Patients who require conscious sedation or general anaesthesia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT USING THE PHYSIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT The level of anxiety will be assessed objectively by using pulse rate and oxygen saturation with fingertip oximeter PC-60FW which will be attached to the thumb.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
SUBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT USING THE SELF-REPORT ASSESSMENT The level of anxiety will be assessed subjectively by using facial image scale which which is a paper containing 5 cartoon faces expressing the feelings of the child ranging from very happy to very sad. children will be expexted to choose the face that best describe their feeling during the treatment. Frankle behaviour rating scale, child’s behaviour is being classified into four groups according to the child’s attitude and cooperation or lack of cooperation during dental treatment. It consists of four behaviour categories ranging from definitely negative to definitely positive, which are assigned by the treating clinician and can be applied at various stages during treatment	—

Measure

Time frame

SUBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT USING THE SELF-REPORT ASSESSMENT The level of anxiety will be assessed subjectively by using facial image scale which which is a paper containing 5 cartoon faces expressing the feelings of the child ranging from very happy to very sad. children will be expexted to choose the face that best describe their feeling during the treatment. Frankle behaviour rating scale, child’s behaviour is being classified into four groups according to the child’s attitude and cooperation or lack of cooperation during dental treatment. It consists of four behaviour categories ranging from definitely negative to definitely positive, which are assigned by the treating clinician and can be applied at various stages during treatment

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Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactTabitha Jauro

Self

tabithajauro44@gmail.com+2348064363018

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026