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Should parents stay or go? study tests how parental presence affects kids' dental fear

NCT ID NCT05125731

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at 72 children aged 4-7 who had never been to the dentist and needed a filling. Kids were randomly assigned to have a parent present, absent, or watching behind glass during treatment. Researchers measured anxiety using questionnaires, heart rate, and oxygen levels, and videotaped behavior. The goal is to understand how parental presence influences a child's dental anxiety and cooperation.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help dentists decide whether to have parents in the room to reduce children's dental anxiety.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 72 children, so results may not apply to all kids or dental settings. It measures anxiety through questionnaires and heart rate, not long-term outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

72 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2021

Finished

Apr 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 7 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * No previous dental treatment experience * No need for urgent dental treatment * Presence of at least one interproximal carious lesion in a primary molar tooth with a lesion depth does not exceeding 1/2 of the inner dentin radiographically and without irreversible pulp pathology Exclusion Criteria: * Any systemic disease, physical or mental disorder * Uncooperative child who absolutely refuses dental treatment

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Conditions

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dental caries

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Children, only Dental anxiety Dental caries

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Dentistry

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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