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Evaluating Sensory-Adapted Dental Care in Children With Sensory Processing Disorders

NCT06411808 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2026-05-06

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Summary

This clinical trial examines the efficacy of a Sensory-Adapted Dental Environment (SADE) in reducing anxiety and improving behavioral outcomes in children with sensory processing disorders during routine dental visits. By modifying the dental setting to accommodate sensory sensitivities-such as using dim lighting, noise-canceling headphones, and non-threatening dental tools-the study aims to create a more comfortable dental experience for these children. This research could potentially inform broader pediatric dentistry practices, making dental care more accessible and less distressing for children with sensory sensitivities.

Conditions

  • Sensory Processing Disorder

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Sensory-Adapted Dental Environment

The Sensory-Adapted Dental Environment (SADE) involves altering the dental setting to reduce sensory stimuli that can cause discomfort or anxiety in children with sensory processing disorders. This includes the use of controlled lighting, ambient sounds, and non-threatening tools to create a calming atmosphere conducive to positive dental experiences.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nida-e-Haque Mahmud, DDS, BDS · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
2 Years
Max Age
17 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-06-28
Primary Completion
2025-03-31
Completion
2025-03-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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