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A touchable booklet may tame dental fear in young children

NCT ID NCT07719205

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Southern California Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a tactile booklet — one that lets children touch and feel real dental tools before their procedure — can reduce anxiety and improve behavior in kids aged 4 to 10 who have never had dental treatment before. The booklet walks them through each step of a filling or crown placement, aiming to replace fear of the unknown with familiarity. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety and cooperation before and after the visit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a tactile pre-visit imagery booklet that children can touch and feel, containing materials used during dental treatment
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple, low-cost booklet could become a standard tool to help young children feel calmer and cooperate better during their first dental filling or crown procedure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 children. The booklet may not reduce anxiety for all kids, and results may not apply to older children or those with prior dental experience.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 4-10 years * ASA I or II * Patients who have NOT had dental treatment before * Patients needing at least ONE composite filling or stainless steel crown \[CP1\] with nitrous oxide and local anesthesia (composite filling must be done at the first treatment visit) * Parents and children must speak English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * Children with developmental delays or cognitive impairments that may impact their ability to participate in pre-visit imagery activities * Patients with visual or tactile disabilities associated for a particular medical condition or as reported on their medical history form * Patients who refuse to wear nitrous hood * Emergency dental appointments

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Behavior change Dental anxiety in children

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Altamed Dental Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Santa Ana, California, 92704, United States

  • USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry - Pediatric Dental Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States

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