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App vs. Dentist's chat: which eases Kids' fear better?

NCT ID NCT07553156

Symptom relief Sponsor: Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a 5-minute mobile app game could reduce dental anxiety in 114 children aged 7-11 during their first dental visit, compared to the standard tell-show-do technique. Researchers measured pulse rate and anxiety scores before and after the intervention. The goal is to find a fun, effective way to help kids feel calmer at the dentist.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
mobile application (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If effective, this mobile app could offer a simple, scalable way to reduce dental anxiety in children, making first visits less stressful.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial in one city, so results may not apply everywhere. The app is only a short-term distraction, not a treatment for severe anxiety.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

114 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2026

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

7 to 11 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 7-11 years * Children with no prior experience of dental treatment i.e. FDV (first dental visit). Exclusion Criteria: * Children with any systematic or mental disorder (given the challenges in communication and participation, children with special needs or serious systemic conditions should be prioritized for appropriate care rather than extending their time in the trial) * Children who are physically handicapped * Children who are undergoing medical treatment or taking any medication that affects the heart rate (it will affect our outcome measure of pulse rate) * Children with heart rate related disorders (which could introduce bias to the heart rate results). * Children with significant language barriers or special needs that prevent proper communication and understanding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Dental anxiety Dental fear and anxiety

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aga Khan University Hospital

    Karachi, Sindh, 74700, Pakistan

  • Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK)

    Karachi, Sindh, 74700, Pakistan

  • Dow Dental College (DDC)

    Karachi, Sindh, 74700, Pakistan

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