Status:
COMPLETED
The Efficacy of Melatonin Patches on Dental Anxiety in Children
Lead Sponsor:
Ain Shams University
Conditions:
Dental Anxiety
Children
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-7 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
Statement of Problem: Dental anxiety significantly impacts dental treatment outcomes, particularly in pediatric patients. Given the side effects associated with current oral anxiolytic medications, t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy children aged 5-7 years old.
- Patients exhibiting Frankl's behavior rating grade III or IV.
- Children requiring invasive dental treatment in their primary teeth.
Exclusion
- Patients with severe dental symptoms (e.g. spontaneous pain, pain not relieved by analgesics).
- History of allergy to melatonin
- Children who currently use any medication
- Orphans and special health care needs patient.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 25 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 29 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
52 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07162272
Start Date
June 25 2025
End Date
August 29 2025
Last Update
November 13 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Outpatient clinic of pediatric dentistry department faculty of Dentistry Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt