Actively Recruiting
Validation of Faces Thermometer Scale (FTS)
Led by Malmö University · Updated on 2025-05-18
150
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
191 weeks
Total Duration
On this page
Sponsors
M
Malmö University
Lead Sponsor
L
Lund University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to evaluate validity and reliability of a novel digital pain measure tool, the Faces Thermometer Scale (FTS). Pain is commonly reported by children and adolescents undergoing dental treatment. Pain is also a strongly contributing factor in the development of Dental Fear and Anxiety (DFA). Professionals often underestimate the pain perceived by their patients. Self-report tools are seldom used to measure pain in a clinical setting, denying child patients the possibility to communicate their pain experiences. The aim of this study is to evaluate validity and reliability of a digital self-report pain measure tool, the Faces Thermometer Scale (FTS). Children and adolescents (N=150) aged 8 to 17 years visiting a dental clinic will be asked to score their pain using three different self-report pain tools; FTS, Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R) and Color Analog Scale (CAS). The validity and reliability of FPS-R and CAS is long established and will therefore be used to evaluate the psychometric properties of FTS.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Validation of Faces Thermometer Scale (FTS)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be between 8 and 17 years old and undergoing dental procedures and/or examinations
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to understand Swedish or instructions on how to use the pain measurement tools
AI-Screening
AI-Powered Screening
Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Malmö University
Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden, 205 06
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
R
Rikard Roxner, PhDstudent
CONTACT
H
Henrik Berlin, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
0
Not the Right Trial for You?
Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Already have an account? Log in here