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Official title Effect of AI-Supported Child-Friendly Communication on Dental Anxiety in Pediatric Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07133919
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study compares the effects of traditional behavior management techniques and AI-assisted child-friendly communication on dental anxiety, physiological stress, and pain perception during local anesthesia in healthy children aged 6-12. The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of AI-supported communication tools in reducing anxiety and improving comfort in pediatric dental treatments, potentially enhancing clinical outcomes and advancing technology use in pediatric dentistry.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 7 to 12. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Children volunteers and their parents/legal guardians who have read and signed the informed consent form and agreed to participate in the study
- Systemically healthy children aged 6-12 years in the mixed dentition period
- Children requiring restorative dental procedures (including pulpotomy, pulp capping, or composite restorations) on mandibular teeth under inferior...
- Children who are attending their first dental visit and demonstrate behavior rated as 2 (negative) or 3 (positive) according to the Frankl Behavior...
- Children receiving local anesthesia for the first time
You likely can't join if
- Children volunteers and their parents/legal guardians who read the informed consent form but declined to participate in the study
- Children with systemic diseases requiring continuous medication
- Children with mental or cognitive impairments, as well as those with visual or hearing disabilities
- Children who, after oral prophylaxis at the first visit, exhibit "definitely negative" (Frankl 1) or "definitely positive" (Frankl 4) behavior...
- Children with previous experience of local anesthesia
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Çanakkale, Kepez, Turkey (Türkiye)
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, 7 years to 12 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Çanakkale, Kepez, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.