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Can a custom AI storybook tame Kids' dental fear?

NCT ID NCT07778134

Symptom relief Sponsor: Eskisehir Osmangazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a storybook personalized by artificial intelligence can help children feel calmer and cooperate better during dental treatment. Children aged 3-12 with mild to moderate dental anxiety will be randomly assigned to hear either an AI-generated story tailored to their interests, a standard dental storybook, or usual behavior guidance. Researchers will measure anxiety and cooperation using validated scales and physiological signs like pulse and oxygen levels.

What this could mean

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Active substance
AI-generated personalized dental storybook (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce dental anxiety and improve cooperation in children, potentially reducing the need for sedation or restraint.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not be conclusive. The benefit might be modest or not differ from standard storybooks, and individual responses can vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 69 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Nov 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 7 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants classified as Frankl II (Negative) or Frankl III (Positive) according to the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale. * Systemically healthy participants classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status I. * Participants with at least two primary molars requiring Class I occlusal restorations for superficial carious lesions that do not require local anesthesia. * Parents or legal guardians who voluntarily provide written informed consent for participation in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants younger than 4 years or older than 7 years of age. * Participants with systemic diseases or developmental delay. * Participants with a current psychiatric disorder or who have been under psychiatric follow-up within the previous 6 months. * Participants receiving psychotropic medication. * Participants diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder or moderate-to-severe attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). * Participants with communication or developmental impairments that may interfere with the reliable administration of the study assessment scales. * Children with special health care needs. * Participants with general or dental developmental anomalies (e.g., amelogenesis imperfecta, cleft lip and/or palate, osteogenesis imperfecta). * Participants classified as Frankl I (Definitely Negative) or Frankl IV (Definitely Positive) according to the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale. * Participants with a history of spontaneous dental pain or symptomatic teeth requiring emergency treatment. * Participants whose parent or legal guardian does not provide written informed consent.

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Behavior management Dental anxiety in children Pediatric dental anxiety

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • epartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Dentistry

    RECRUITING

    Eskişehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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