Status:

COMPLETED

Use of the Camouflage Syringe to Reduce Dental Anxiety and Fear in Children

Lead Sponsor:

Government Dental College and Hospital, India

Collaborating Sponsors:

Lata Medical Research Foundation, Nagpur

Conditions:

Anxiety

Fear

Eligibility:

All Genders

2-14 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Dental fear and anxiety in children constitue a crucial challenge to dental care delivery as well as future behavior related to dental problems in children. A common cause of such anxiety and fear is ...

Detailed Description

The present study was conducted with an aim to evaluate the efficacy of a needle-covering camouflage syringe as compared to the conventional syringe in reducing dental anxiety and fear in children. Th...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Children reporting to study center with dental problems
  • Dental procedure requiring local anesthesia
  • Informed consent from the parents

Exclusion

  • Mentally challenged children
  • Medical problems negating use of local anesthesia and/or surgical intervention

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01398007

Start Date

October 1 2005

End Date

April 1 2006

Last Update

March 11 2015

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Government Dental College and Hospital

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, 440003