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Storybooks and videos may tame Kids' dental fears

NCT ID NCT07209696

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether reading a storybook or watching an animation video before a dental visit can reduce children's anxiety more than the standard 'Tell-Show-Do' method alone. About 90 children aged 4 to 8 will be split into three groups: one gets only Tell-Show-Do, one gets a storybook at home first, and one gets an animation video. Their anxiety and cooperation will be measured using a child-friendly emoji scale.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Storybook and animation video as behavioral preparation tools
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give dentists a simple, low-cost way to make dental visits less scary for children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 90 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The effect may be small or no better than the standard method.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 8 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 4 to 8 years * Requiring dental treatment in the pediatric dentistry clinic * Classified as cooperative enough for chairside treatment without mandatory general anesthesia * Parent or legal guardian able to provide written informed consent * Child assent obtained where appropriate - Exclusion Criteria: * Children with systemic medical conditions that contraindicate routine dental care * Children with developmental, cognitive, or behavioral disorders that preclude completion of study procedures * Children requiring urgent dental treatment under general anesthesia or sedation * Prior exposure to the same storybook or animation video used in the study * Parents/guardians who decline to provide consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Child Behavior

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Child behavior Cooperation during dental treatment Dental anxiety Dental fear

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inönü university faculty of dentistry

    Malatya, Battalgazi, 44050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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