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Effect of Play Dough, Slime, and Plush Toys on Dental Anxiety and Pain in Children During Dental Treatment

NCT07445594 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2026-03-03

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of tactile distraction materials, including play dough, slime, and plush toys, on dental anxiety, pain perception, and physiological stress responses in children undergoing dental treatment. Ninety children aged 6-10 years receiving restorative dental treatment under local anesthesia were randomly assigned to one of four groups: play dough, slime, plush toy, or control group without distraction. Dental anxiety and pain levels were assessed using validated psychometric scales, while physiological stress responses were evaluated through heart rate monitoring and salivary cortisol measurements. The study seeks to determine whether simple non-pharmacological distraction techniques can improve behavioral cooperation and reduce anxiety and pain perception during pediatric dental procedures. Findings may contribute to the development of child-friendly dental management strategies and enhance the quality of pediatric dental care.

Conditions

  • Dental Anxiety
  • Dental Pain
  • Behavioral Management

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Play Dough Distraction

Use of play dough as a tactile distraction during pediatric dental treatment to reduce anxiety and pain perception.

BEHAVIORAL

Slime Distraction

Use of slime as a tactile distraction during pediatric dental treatment.

BEHAVIORAL

Plush Toy Distraction

Use of a plush toy as a tactile distraction during pediatric dental treatment.

BEHAVIORAL

No Distraction (Control)

Standard restorative dental treatment without distraction material.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-17
Primary Completion
2026-06-01
Completion
2026-06-01

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