AI chatbots take on Kids' dental fears

NCT ID NCT07133919

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares AI-generated, child-friendly explanations and stories to traditional behavior management techniques for reducing anxiety in children aged 6-12 during dental local anesthesia. Researchers will measure pulse, oxygen levels, and anxiety scores in 60 healthy children. The goal is to see if AI tools can make dental visits less scary and more comfortable.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: AI-assisted child-friendly communication (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple, non-drug way to reduce fear and pain in children during dental procedures, making visits easier for kids and parents.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. The AI approach may not work better than traditional methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARIES, DENTAL DENTAL ANXIETY INFERIOR ALVEOLAR NERVE BLOCK LOCAL ANESTHESIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
RECRUITING

Çanakkale, Kepez, 17100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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