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Robot seal may help anxious kids sit through dental treatment

NCT ID NCT07824063

Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers observe children aged 4 to 15 who had trouble cooperating during dental treatment after standard behavioral approaches failed. The children meet PARO, a robot shaped like a baby seal, before their appointment and can choose to hold it during treatment. The study measures how long each child voluntarily keeps physical contact with PARO, along with changes in anxiety and cooperation. The goal is to see whether this robot is a practical, drug-free way to support children during dental care.

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Active substance
PARO, a socially assistive robot shaped like a baby seal
What this could lead to
If PARO helps children stay calm during dental visits, it could offer a drug-free option for kids who struggle with conventional behavioral management.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, so it cannot prove that PARO causes better behavior. Children may lose interest in the robot, and the results may not apply to all dental settings.

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Participants

62 people

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Started

Mar 2026

Finished

May 2026

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Children referred to the specialised paediatric dentistry unit at Nice University Hospital after unsuccessful conventional dental management because the planned dental treatment could not be completed due to anxiety or cooperation difficulties.

Ages

4 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 4 to 15 years referred following unsuccessful conventional dental management, defined as the inability to carry out the planned dental treatment because of anxiety or cooperation difficulties. Exclusion Criteria: * Known fear of animals.

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Dental anxiety

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nice

    Nice, Alpes Maritimes, 06000, France

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