Brainwave Entrainment Technique in Managing Anxiety and Pain Perception in Pediatric Dental Patie… (NCT07617662) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Brainwave Entrainment Technique in Managing Anxiety and Pain Perception in Pediatric Dental Patients.
Egypt34 participantsStarted 2026-05
Plain-language summary
Pediatric dental anxiety and pain management present significant clinical challenges during routine treatment. While conventional behavior management techniques exist, their inconsistent effectiveness necessitates the continuous search for alternative solutions. Brainwave entrainment (BWE) , a novel approach using audiovisual stimuli to induce relaxing alpha waves (8-12 Hz) , shows promise in anxiety and pain management. However, its application in pediatric dentistry remains insufficiently explored, particularly for invasive dental procedures.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 9 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Healthy six to nine years old.
. Frankl behavioural rating score 2 during preoperative assessment
. Bilateral mandibular primary molars indicated for extraction.
. Written guardian consent.
Exclusion criteria
. Physical disabilities or psychiatric disorders
. Epilepsy.
. Visual or hearing disabilities
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?
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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?
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
1
Dental anxiety assessment using Venham's Clinical Anxiety Scale
Timeframe: At baseline (preoperatively) - during needle penetration - during extraction - immediately after extraction (postoperatively)
2
Dental anxiety assessment using Pulse rate
Timeframe: At baseline (preoperatively) - during injection - during extraction - immediately after extraction (postoperatively)
3
Dental pain assessment using Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability Scale