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AI Avatar Video vs. Tell-Show-Do for Reducing Anxiety and Improving Cooperation in Children During Local Anesthesia
Led by Saint-Joseph University · Updated on 2026-03-30
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
66 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare two behavior guidance techniques used to reduce anxiety in children during local anesthesia injections in dental treatment. The study evaluates the traditional Tell-Show-Do (TSD) technique versus an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, avatar-based video method called the "Mini Dentist." Children aged 5 to 7 years who require local anesthesia for routine dental treatment will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The control group will receive the conventional Tell-Show-Do explanation from the pediatric dentist. The experimental group will watch a short animated video featuring an AI-generated avatar that explains and demonstrates the procedure in a child-friendly manner before the injection. Anxiety and behavior will be assessed using heart rate monitoring, behavioral observation (FLACC scale), and a self-reported pain scale (Wong-Baker FACES). The goal is to determine whether the AI-based method improves cooperation and reduces anxiety compared to the traditional approach. Participation is voluntary, and all procedures follow ethical research standards.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
AI Avatar Video vs. Tell-Show-Do for Reducing Anxiety and Improving Cooperation in Children During Local Anesthesia
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged 5 to 7 years
- Medically healthy (ASA I)
- Cooperative behavior during dental examination
- No known allergy to local anesthetics
- Require non-urgent dental treatment under local anesthesia
- First-time experience receiving local anesthesia
- Able to understand and communicate
You will not qualify if you...
- History of epilepsy
- Diagnosed anxiety or behavioral disorders
- Cognitive or developmental delay
- Hearing or visual impairment
- Previous experience with dental anesthesia
- Require inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Sint Joseph University of Beirut- Pediatric Dentistry clinic
Beirut, Lebanon
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Research Team
R
Rita Melekian, Pediatric dentistry resident
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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