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Positive Pre-Visit Imagery Does Not Reduce Dental Anxiety in Children

NCT06966726 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 69

Last updated 2025-05-18

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Summary

This randomized triple-blind clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of positive pre-visit imagery in managing dental anxiety (DA) in children aged 5 to 13 years. DA is a common barrier to dental treatment and is often triggered by procedures such as local anaesthesia. Participants were randomly assigned to view either positive dental images or neutral nature images before treatment. Anxiety levels were assessed before and after the procedure using the Venham Picture Test. The study hypothesizes that exposure to positive dental imagery prior to the appointment may reduce anxiety levels, promoting a more positive dental experience for pediatric patients.

Conditions

  • Dental Anxiety
  • Dental Fear and Anxiety

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Positive Dental Imagery

Children were shown four A4-sized laminated color images depicting positive dental scenes (e.g., children interacting happily with the dentist, smiling after treatment) for 2 minutes prior to the procedure.

BEHAVIORAL

Neutral Nature Imagery

Children were shown four A4-sized laminated color images depicting neutral nature scenes (e.g., a beach, sunset, flowers) for 2 minutes prior to the procedure.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Years
Max Age
13 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-10-25
Primary Completion
2024-07-29
Completion
2024-12-17

Countries

  • Brazil

Study Locations

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