Softer lights, less fear: new study tests Sensory-Friendly dentist visits for kids
NCT ID NCT06912854
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a specially adapted dental environment—with dimmed lights, calming colors, and a headlamp for the dentist—can reduce anxiety, pain, and distress in children aged 6 to 12 during a dental cleaning. Some children will also watch a video showing a positive dental visit beforehand. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to help kids with dental fear get the care they need.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Sensory Adapted Dental Environment (SADE) and video-based modeling
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to make dental visits less stressful for children with dental fear.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply to all children or dental settings. The effect may be small or not last beyond the single visit.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90027, United States
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