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Technology-based Distraction Techniques in Managing Children With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

NCT07411157 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2026-02-13

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The present study aims to assess and compare the effectiveness of different technology-based distraction techniques on pain perception and dental anxiety in children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder during different dental procedures

Conditions

  • Dental Pain

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Virtual reality glasses

Children allocated to this group were distracted using VR glasses during dental treatment which is an individual headset that has earphones incorporated. Age-appropriate cartoons and movies were shown to the children. The VR glasses were then introduced to the children. The children were given time to accommodate with the device before starting the procedure. The VR glasses were applied during the treatment.

BEHAVIORAL

White noise

Wireless kids' headphones were introduced to the children allocated to this group. They were given some time to accommodate with the headphones. Then, the white noise was played and children were asked to concentrate on the music during the procedure. White noise stimulus was set at 70decibels, within the "normal conversation" volume range and below what is considered harmful to hearing. The white noise of rain sound, managed with an iPhone application called Muse. The decibel level of white noise was calibrated using a portable digital sound level meter

BEHAVIORAL

Basic behavior management techniques

Children allocated to this group were managed by the basic behavior guidance techniques: (Tell-ShowDo). No adjunctive distraction tool were used.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Alexandria University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nahla A. Aly, MSc · Alexandria University

  • Amina M. Abdelrahman, PhD · Alexandria University

  • Karin ML Dowidar, PhD · Alexandria University

  • Tarek Omar, PhD · Alexandria University

  • Nourhan M. Aly, PhD · Alexandria University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-07-10
Primary Completion
2023-12-01
Completion
2024-02-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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