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Effectiveness of Virtual Reality vs Show-Do Technique on Dental Anxiety in Children With Hearing Impairment

Egypt54 participantsStarted 2026-10-20

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) eyewear used as a distraction method in combination with the Show-Do (SD) technique versus the traditional Show-Do technique alone in managing dental anxiety and improving behavioral responses among Egyptian children with different levels of hearing impairment during a dental prophylaxis procedure. The study will evaluate dental anxiety using pulse rate and the PJS-Pictorial Scale, while behavior will be assessed using the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale. The trial seeks to provide evidence-based guidance on the implementation of VR technology as an adjunctive non-pharmacological tool for children with communication barriers in pediatric dentistry.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Children with moderate to severe Hearing impairment.
. Children require dental prophylaxis.
. Apparently, Health Children.

Exclusion criteria

. Children with severe cognitive impairment or developmental disorders.
. Children who are unable or unwilling to cooperate with the study protocol or assessment.
. Children with complicated systemic diseases.

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.

1Since this trial is specifically for children with hearing impairment, how would my child's particular degree of hearing loss affect whether this study is appropriate for them?
2The trial is comparing virtual reality to a technique called 'Show-Do' for managing dental anxiety — can you explain what the Show-Do technique actually involves, and how both approaches would be used with a child who is hearing impaired?
3Since this trial is listed as Phase NA, meaning it's comparing two behavioral approaches rather than testing a drug, what do we know so far about the safety and comfort of using virtual reality headsets with hearing-impaired children during dental procedures?
4The study measures anxiety levels objectively — what tools or methods would be used to measure my child's anxiety during the visits, and would those methods be comfortable or distressing for them?
5If my child takes part in this trial, is there a chance they might be assigned to a method that turns out to be less effective for them, and what happens if their dental anxiety gets worse during the study?

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

anxiety level (objective)

Timeframe: baseline (5 minutes before session), during treatment (real-time), and immediately post-treatment (within 5 minutes)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07245030

SponsorOctober University for Modern Sciences and Arts

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-11-01

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