AI-powered personalized storybook to help kids stay cooperative during dental visits

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized trial compares three behavior guidance approaches for pediatric dental care: an AI-generated personalized digital storybook tailored to each child, a standard non-personalized storybook, and standard behavior guidance alone. Participants are children aged 4 to 7 with dental anxiety or challenging behavior undergoing preventive or restorative care, and they are randomized to one of the three arms. The AI storybook is created using demographic and interest data, reviewed clinically before use, and presented on a tablet prior to procedures. Outcomes will measure changes in dental anxiety and cooperation during treatment. The study aims to determine if personalized storytelling can enhance non-pharmacologic behavior management in pediatric dentistry.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants classified as Frankl II (Negative) or Frankl III (Positive) according to the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale.
* Systemically healthy participants classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status I.
* Participants with at least two primary molars requiring Class I occlusal restorations for superficial carious lesions that do not require local anesthesia.
* Parents or legal guardians who voluntarily provide written informed consent for participation in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants younger than 4 years or older than 7 years of age.
* Participants with systemic diseases or developmental delay.
* Participants with a current psychiatric disorder or who have been under psychiatric follow-up within the previous 6 months.
* Participants receiving psychotropic medication.
* Participants diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder or moderate-to-severe attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).
* Participants with communication or developmental impairments that may interfere with the reliable administration of the study assessment scales.
* Children with special health care needs.
* Participants with general or dental developmental anomalies (e.g., amelogenesis imperfecta, cleft lip and/or palate, osteogenesis imperfecta).
* Participants classified as Frankl I (Definitely Negative) or Frankl IV (Definitely Positive) according to the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale.
* Participants with a history of spontaneous dental pain or symptomatic teeth requiring emergency treatment.
* Participants whose parent or legal guardian does not provide written informed consent.

Where it's running

• epartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Dentistry
  Eskişehir, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: İrem Bağ Baytar — Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Dentistry
• Study coordinator: Associate Professor
• Email: irem.bag@ogu.edu.tr
• Phone: +905064379883

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.