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Augmented Reality Distraction for Reducing Pain in Pediatric Dental Procedures

NCT06954883 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-01-06

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of augmented reality (AR) as a distraction technique to reduce procedural pain and anxiety in children aged 6-10 undergoing primary tooth extraction. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either AR distraction via VR goggles or standard tell-show-do behavior management during local anesthesia administration and extraction.

Conditions

  • Dental Anxiety

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Augmented Reality Distraction

Participants in this group wore augmented reality (AR) goggles during local anesthesia administration and dental extraction. The AR system displayed interactive 3D animated videos (celestial bodies) to divert attention and reduce procedural pain and anxiety.

BEHAVIORAL

Standard Care (Tell-Show-Do Technique)

Children aged 6-10 years (both sexes, Egyptian ethnicity) received behavioral management using the Tell-Show-Do (TSD) technique during primary anterior tooth extraction under local infiltration anesthesia. The clinician explained the procedure in child-friendly language (Tell), demonstrated instruments in a non-threatening manner (Show), and then performed the extraction (Do) without augmented reality or audiovisual distraction.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Assiut University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
10 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-05-15
Primary Completion
2025-07-30
Completion
2025-08-15

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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