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Compares treatment options for Dental Anxiety
Official title Comparing Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Glasses to Help Children Feel Less Pain and Anxiety During Local Anesthesia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07060170
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if audio-visual method of distraction is useful to control the pain and fear associated with dental treatment in children. The main questions it aims to answer are: How their body reacts-such as changes in heart rate, oxygen levels, and certain chemicals in their saliva-before and after getting local anesthesia?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 5 to 8. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 5-8 year-old female and male patients.
- Cooperative patients (rating 3 or 4 on the Frankl's Behavior Rating Scale).
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Class (I).
- Patients need dental treatment under local anesthetic infiltration.
- Patients without known anxiety disorders.
You likely can't join if
- Patients with special health care needs.
- Patients on corticosteroid medications.
- Patients having known salivary disorders, such as Sjogren's syndrome.
- Parents who refused to sign the informed consent.
See the full eligibility criteria
- 5-8 year-old female and male patients.
- Cooperative patients (rating 3 or 4 on the Frankl's Behavior Rating Scale).
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Class (I).
- Patients need dental treatment under local anesthetic infiltration.
- Patients without known anxiety disorders.
- Patients with body weight that is considered normal according to their age and gender (95th percentile growth curve).
- Patients without a prior history of receiving local anesthetic.
- Patients with at least one vital primary molar with deep carious lesion on each side of the dental arch, who require to be treated under local anesthesia
- Patients with special health care needs.
- Patients on corticosteroid medications.
- Patients having known salivary disorders, such as Sjogren's syndrome.
- Parents who refused to sign the informed consent.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cairo, Egypt, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 5 years to 8 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cairo, Egypt, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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