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The Effect of a Kaleidoscope and Cartoons for Dental Treatment in Children

RecruitingNAAges 7 Years - 12 YearsAllDicle University
NCT07462364 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Dental fear and anxiety are among the most common challenges encountered in pediatric dental practice and may negatively affect children's cooperation and acceptance of dental treatment. Local anesthesia injections are considered one of the main sources of pain and anxiety during dental procedures in children. Although pharmacological methods can be effective in managing pain and anxiety, they may not always be preferred due to potential side effects, limited applicability, and the possibility of increasing stress in children. Therefore, non-pharmacological behavioral management techniques, particularly distraction methods, are increasingly used in pediatric dentistry to reduce pain perception and anxiety. The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effects of kaleidoscope use and cartoon distraction on pain, fear, and anxiety associated with local anesthesia injectio

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged between 7 and 12 years * Children requiring local infiltration anesthesia for dental treatment * Children who apply to the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry * Children and their parents who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide informed consent * Children with positive or definitely positive behavior according to the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale Exclusion Criteria: * Children with chronic diseases * Children with a history of hospitalization or surgery * Children with neurological or behavioral disorders such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or learning disabilities * Children with mental retardation, hearing impairment, or speech problems * Children with dental abscesses or fistulas
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What it tests

  • Kaleidoscope Distraction
  • Cartoon Distraction
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Where

1 site
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Dicle University
Diyarbakır, Turkey (Türkiye)
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