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Dental desensitization visits may ease Kids' anxiety at the dentist

NCT ID NCT06620289

Symptom relief Sponsor: Children's Hospital Colorado Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether special 'desensitization' visits led by a child life specialist can help children aged 2 to 25 feel less distressed and cooperate better during dental care. The visits are tailored to each child's needs, letting them get comfortable with the dental environment and tools. Researchers will measure changes in behavior and parent-reported anxiety before and after the visits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dental desensitization visits with a child life specialist
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a simple, non-drug way to help children with dental anxiety have less stressful and more cooperative dental visits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 59 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for every child's level of anxiety.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Pediatric patients and their parents scheduled in the dental center at Children's Hospital Colorado Health Pavillion referred to a child life specialist-facilitated desensitization clinic will be recruited to the study.

Ages

2 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients and parents of patients aged 2-25 years who have been referred to the desensitization clinic. * Patients who meet with a CCLS for dental desensitization. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 2 years old and older than 25 years old.

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Conditions

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Patient Compliance

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Cooperation, patient Dental anxiety Dental care Desensitization Distress, emotional

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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