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Cartoons and music ease Kids' dental fears, study finds

NCT ID NCT07336719

Symptom relief Sponsor: Selcuk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether showing cartoons or playing music during tooth extractions can lower pain and anxiety in children aged 6 to 12. Sixty kids were randomly assigned to watch cartoons, listen to music, or receive standard care. Researchers measured heart rate, oxygen levels, and self-reported pain and fear. The goal is to find simple, non-drug ways to make dental visits more comfortable for children.

What this could mean

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Active substance
cartoon viewing and music listening
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple, drug-free approach could help reduce pain and fear in children during dental procedures, making visits less stressful.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 children, so results may not apply to all kids or other procedures. The effect may be modest and not replace standard pain management.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Be between 6 and 12 years of age, * Have no systemic, neurological, or chronic diseases, * Agree to sit in the patient chair (according to the Frankl scale: 2, 3, or 4), * Have no mental or neurological problems, * Understand and speak Turkish, * Have an indication for tooth extraction * Willingness to participate in the study, * No visual or auditory impairments Exclusion Criteria: * Being a foreign national, * Not wanting to participate in the study, * Not agreeing to sit in the patient chair (1 on the Frankl scale)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dental anxiety Dental extraction Distraction Pain management

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Selcuk University

    Konya, 42130, Turkey (Türkiye)

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