CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of a Visual Educational Intervention on Dental Anxiety in Children

Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2021-03-01

Plain-language summary

This study evaluated whether a visual educational intervention could reduce dental anxiety in children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in the dental environment, including the use of personal protective equipment, may have increased anxiety levels in pediatric patients. A total of 70 children aged 5 to 14 years were randomly assigned to either a study group that received a visual educational introduction to the dental environment or a control group that received standard care. Dental anxiety was assessed using validated scales and pulse rate measurements. The results showed that children who received the visual educational intervention had lower anxiety levels and reduced physiological stress compared to the control group. The effect was more pronounced in older children, suggesting that age and cognitive development play an important role in the effectiveness of such interventions. Overall, this simple and non-invasive approach may help reduce dental anxiety in children and improve their experience during dental visits.

Who can participate

Age range

5 Years – 14 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 5 to 14 years * Requiring restorative dental treatment * No systemic disease * No mental or physical disabilities * Not using medications that could affect anxiety assessment * Having previous dental experience (i.e., not first dental visit) Exclusion Criteria: * Children attending their first dental visit * Children with a documented history of definitely negative or negative behavior (Frankl score 1-2) * Participants with incomplete data * Participants who withdrew consent at any stage of the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Self-Reported Dental Anxiety (MCDASf)

Timeframe: Immediately before dental treatment (pre-treatment assessment)

Self-Reported Dental Anxiety (FIS)

Timeframe: Immediately before dental treatment (pre-treatment assessment)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07571421

SponsorIstanbul University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-07-31

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