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New video trick aims to calm terrified tots in the dentist chair

NCT ID NCT07632547

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether showing children a video of a real mouth, alongside the usual 'tell-show-do' method, can lower their anxiety during dental treatment. Eighty children aged 4 to 6 will take part, and researchers will measure their heart rate and use a face scale to see how anxious they feel. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to make dental visits less scary for kids.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Tell-Show-Do technique with a simulated real-mouth video
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give dentists a simple, drug-free way to help young children feel calmer during dental visits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The video may not reduce anxiety more than the standard approach.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children aged 4-6 years, with or without previous dental experience. 2. Children with a positive behavior rating according to the Frankl scale. 3. Children with primary molars requiring conservative dental treatment. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Children with systemic or mental disorders. 2. Children who received sedative or analgesic medications within the 3 hours prior to the dental visit.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Damascus University

    Damascus, Syria

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