Storybook and Animation Video Adjuncts to Tell-Show-Do in Pediatric Dentistry (NCT07209696) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Storybook and Animation Video Adjuncts to Tell-Show-Do in Pediatric Dentistry
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
This study is designed to evaluate strategies for reducing dental anxiety in pediatric patients. The commonly applied "Tell-Show-Do" method involves explaining and demonstrating dental procedures before they are performed. In this randomized controlled trial, three groups of children will be compared:
Children who receive only the Tell-Show-Do method,
Children who are prepared at home with a storybook prior to receiving the Tell-Show-Do method,
Children who are prepared at home with an animation video prior to receiving the Tell-Show-Do method.
Children's dental anxiety will be assessed using validated behavioral observation scales, including baseline measurement at the first examination, after preparation, and following completion of dental treatment. The study will determine whether the addition of a storybook or an animation video provides greater effectiveness in reducing dental anxiety compared with the Tell-Show-Do method alone.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 8 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 4 to 8 years
* Requiring dental treatment in the pediatric dentistry clinic
* Classified as cooperative enough for chairside treatment without mandatory general anesthesia
* Parent or legal guardian able to provide written informed consent
* Child assent obtained where appropriate -
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children with systemic medical conditions that contraindicate routine dental care
* Children with developmental, cognitive, or behavioral disorders that preclude completion of study procedures
* Children requiring urgent dental treatment under general anesthesia or sedation
* Prior exposure to the same storybook or animation video used in the study
* Parents/guardians who decline to provide consent
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in dental anxiety and cooperation measured by the Jeet Wheel Scale
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1, first examination before intervention) Immediately after preparation, before dental treatment (Day 1, pre-treatment) Immediately after completion of dental treatment (Day 1, post-treatment)