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Effectiveness of Robot-pets in Reducing Dental Anxiety in Children

NCT06243705 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 72

Last updated 2024-08-07

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Summary

Dental anxiety is a psychological condition marked by fear and worry about potential negative experiences during dental treatment, often accompanied by a feeling of loss of control. Dental anxiety is common in children and adolescents and is associated with a lower quality of life related to oral health. Furthermore, it correlates with an increased incidence of untreated caries. Using behavioral management techniques can help children cope with dental anxiety, making it easier for them to undergo treatment in a positive and healthy way.

Primarily aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of using a robot-pet to reduce dental anxiety in children. Additionally, the research aims to compare the efficacy of this technique with the audiovisual distraction technique and to evaluate children's perceptions regarding the use of a robot-pet.

Conditions

  • Dental Anxiety

Interventions

DEVICE

Robot-Pet

The robot-pet makes sounds like a real cat and responds to touch and petting

DEVICE

Virtual Reality Glasses

VR glasses allow you to see videos and films projected on the screen more realistic. With its filtering feature, it combines two different images in the brain and provides the perception of depth in the image and creates a 3D space environment

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Aydin Adnan Menderes University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Melis AKYILDIZ, PhD · Aydin Adnan Menderes University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
10 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-10-02
Primary Completion
2024-05-03
Completion
2024-05-17

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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