Storybooks and videos may tame Kids' dental fears

NCT ID NCT07209696

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Inonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether reading a storybook or watching an animation video before a dental visit can reduce children's anxiety more than the standard 'Tell-Show-Do' method alone. About 90 children aged 4 to 8 will be split into three groups: one gets only Tell-Show-Do, one gets a storybook at home first, and one gets an animation video. Their anxiety and cooperation will be measured using a child-friendly emoji scale.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Storybook and animation video as behavioral preparation tools
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give dentists a simple, low-cost way to make dental visits less scary for children.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 90 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The effect may be small or no better than the standard method.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Child Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHILD BEHAVIOR COOPERATION DURING DENTAL TREATMENT DENTAL ANXIETY DENTAL FEAR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Inönü university faculty of dentistry

Malatya, Battalgazi, 44050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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