Status:

COMPLETED

Positive Pre-Visit Imagery Does Not Reduce Dental Anxiety in Children

Lead Sponsor:

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Conditions:

Dental Anxiety

Dental Fear and Anxiety

Eligibility:

All Genders

5-13 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This randomized triple-blind clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of positive pre-visit imagery in managing dental anxiety (DA) in children aged 5 to 13 years. DA is a common barrier to d...

Detailed Description

Dental anxiety (DA) is a significant barrier to dental care in children and is commonly associated with negative treatment experiences, particularly during procedures such as local anaesthesia. Childr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • children aged 5-13 years who were admitted to the Paediatric Dentistry Clinic of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, and who required local anaesthesia during dental treatment

Exclusion

  • Children with intellectual disabilities, visual or hearing impairments and children requiring emergency treatment were excluded

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 25 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 17 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

69 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06966726

Start Date

October 25 2023

End Date

December 17 2024

Last Update

May 18 2025

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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte - Departamento de odontologia

Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, 59052-000