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Cartoon video may calm preschoolers' dental jitters

NCT ID NCT07715539

Symptom relief Sponsor: Jordan University of Science and Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a cartoon animated video that shows a child going through a dental visit can reduce anxiety in preschoolers (ages 4-6) during their first trip to the dentist. Half of the children watch the video before their appointment, while the other half receive standard information. Researchers measure children's anxiety at several points using behavioral scales and self-report, and also track parents' anxiety and satisfaction.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a cartoon animated video modeling a dental visit
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple, low-cost video could become a standard tool to help young children feel calmer during their first dental visit, reducing fear and improving cooperation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 94 children, so results may not apply to all children or settings. The video may not reduce anxiety for every child, and some children might still be fearful.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

94 people

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Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Medically healthy children classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II. * Age 4-6 years. * Children presenting to the JUST postgraduate paediatric dental clinic with no previous dental visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with systemic medical conditions or with mental, cognitive, or intellectual disabilities. * Children with visual or hearing impairments. * Participants unwilling to complete subjective anxiety assessment scales due to elevated anxiety levels. * Children whose parents are unable to read or write. * Participants without access to internet services. * Children presenting with severe active dental pain and/or facial abscess, as these conditions may influence state anxiety. * Children with previous dental experience.

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Dental anxiety

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Locations

  • Jordan University of Science and Technology

    Irbid, 22110, Jordan

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