App vs. Dentist's chat: which eases Kids' fear better?

NCT ID NCT07553156

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a 5-minute mobile app game could reduce dental anxiety in 114 children aged 7-11 during their first dental visit, compared to the standard tell-show-do technique. Researchers measured pulse rate and anxiety scores before and after the intervention. The goal is to find a fun, effective way to help kids feel calmer at the dentist.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mobile application (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If effective, this mobile app could offer a simple, scalable way to reduce dental anxiety in children, making first visits less stressful.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial in one city, so results may not apply everywhere. The app is only a short-term distraction, not a treatment for severe anxiety.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DENTAL ANXIETY DENTAL FEAR AND ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aga Khan University Hospital

Karachi, Sindh, 74700, Pakistan
Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK)

Karachi, Sindh, 74700, Pakistan
Dow Dental College (DDC)

Karachi, Sindh, 74700, Pakistan

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