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Puppet power: could a Hand-Held friend tame Kids' dental fears?

NCT ID NCT07736170

Symptom relief Sponsor: King Abdulaziz University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether using a puppet to explain dental procedures can lower anxiety and improve behavior in children during a dental visit. Healthy children aged 3–9 who need emergency dental treatment are randomly assigned to receive either puppet-aided tell-show-do or standard tell-show-do guidance. Their anxiety and behavior are measured using validated scales to see if the puppet makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
puppet play therapy combined with tell-show-do behavior guidance
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple, low-cost technique could become a standard tool to ease dental fear in young children.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (66 children) and tests a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. Effectiveness may vary by age and temperament.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

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.

Ages

3 to 9 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy (including healthy children presenting with a localized dental abscess and no systemic involvement), * Arabic-speaking * and required emergency dental treatment under local anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * ASA II or higher according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification, * or if they required advanced behavior guidance, such as protective stabilization, during the emergency visit.

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Dental anxiety in children

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • King Abdulaziz University Dental Hospital

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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