Quiz game takes the fear out of dentist visits for kids
NCT ID NCT06241157
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a fun question-and-answer game, called the Pediatric Quiz Game, to help reduce anxiety in children during dental treatment. Eighty children aged 4 to 8 who had never been to the dentist took part. The game was designed to distract and engage kids, making them feel more in control and less scared. Researchers measured anxiety and pain levels using several child-friendly scales.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2022
- Finished
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May 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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4 to 8 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children of age group 4-8 years. 2. with no previous dental experience. 3. without any systemic or mental disorders. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Children or their families that could not agree to participate the study 2. They had a previous serious dental experience in need of emergency treatment 3. Having systemic or mental disorders
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)
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