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Storybook and Animation Video Adjuncts to Tell-Show-Do in Pediatric Dentistry

NCT07209696 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2026-03-27

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Summary

This study is designed to evaluate strategies for reducing dental anxiety in pediatric patients. The commonly applied "Tell-Show-Do" method involves explaining and demonstrating dental procedures before they are performed. In this randomized controlled trial, three groups of children will be compared:

Children who receive only the Tell-Show-Do method,

Children who are prepared at home with a storybook prior to receiving the Tell-Show-Do method,

Children who are prepared at home with an animation video prior to receiving the Tell-Show-Do method.

Children's dental anxiety will be assessed using validated behavioral observation scales, including baseline measurement at the first examination, after preparation, and following completion of dental treatment. The study will determine whether the addition of a storybook or an animation video provides greater effectiveness in reducing dental anxiety compared with the Tell-Show-Do method alone.

Conditions

  • Dental Anxiety
  • Dental Fear
  • Child Behavior
  • Cooperation During Dental Treatment

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Tell-Show-Do

The conventional behavior guidance technique in pediatric dentistry, where the dentist explains and demonstrates dental procedures before performing them.

BEHAVIORAL

Storybook Preparation

Home-based preparation using a child-friendly storybook that introduces the dental visit, instruments, and procedures in simple language and illustrations.

BEHAVIORAL

Animation Video Preparation

The conventional behavior guidance method where the dentist explains and demonstrates dental procedures before performing them, to reduce anxiety and improve cooperation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Inonu University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
4 Years
Max Age
8 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-10-01
Primary Completion
2026-02-28
Completion
2026-03-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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