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The Effect of Cartoon and Music Applications on Dental Pain

NCT07336719 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-01-13

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Summary

This study investigated the effect of showing cartoons or playing music during the procedure on the physiological parameters of pain and fear experienced by children aged 6-12 undergoing tooth extraction treatment.

Conditions

  • Pain Management
  • Dental Anxiety
  • Distraction
  • Dental Extraction

Interventions

OTHER

Cartoon viewing app

Before starting the study, a compilation of children's favorite cartoons specific to their age group was prepared. Based on randomization, children in this group were asked before the procedure which cartoon they would like to watch. During the procedure, a tablet was placed in a position where the child could easily see it. The cartoon started being shown one minute before the procedure. Uninterrupted viewing was ensured throughout the procedure.

OTHER

Music intervention

Before starting the study, a list of children's favorite music specific to their age group was compiled. Children in this group were randomly assigned to listen to which music from this list before the procedure. Wireless headphones were placed on the child before the procedure. Music began playing one minute prior to the procedure. The child was allowed to listen to music continuously throughout the procedure.

OTHER

control group

No interventions were performed on the children in this group outside of routine practice.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Selcuk University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sibel Kucukoglu · Selcuk University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-15
Primary Completion
2025-12-15
Completion
2025-12-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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