Using AR glasses to help children during dental procedures
Effect of Active and Passive Augmented Reality Glasses in Behavioral Children Management for Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block - A Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · Damascus University · NCT06724341
This study tests if using augmented reality glasses to show movies and games can help kids feel less pain and anxiety during dental procedures.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 108 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years to 9 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Damascus University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Damascus) |
| Trial ID | NCT06724341 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of augmented reality glasses in managing pain, anxiety, and behavior in children undergoing inferior alveolar nerve blocks for dental procedures. Participants are divided into four groups, with varying methods of distraction, including animated movies and video games displayed through AR glasses. The study employs various behavioral and physiological assessments to measure outcomes such as anxiety and pain levels during the procedure. The goal is to determine if AR technology can improve the experience for pediatric dental patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 7 to 9 years who exhibit positive behavior and require a dental nerve block.
Not a fit: Children with acute dental pain or those who refuse to wear the augmented reality glasses may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce anxiety and pain in children during dental treatments.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of distraction techniques in pediatric dentistry is established, the specific application of augmented reality glasses is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children aged between 7 and 9 years 2. Children categorized as having positive or definitely positive behavior on Frankl behavioral scale. 3. Children whose dental treatment requires an IANB injection. 4. Children with neither previous dental anesthesia experience nor augmented reality experience. 5. Children who do not suffer from any neurological, psychological or hearing disorders Exclusion Criteria: 1. Children who refuse to put the glasses on. 2. Children suffering from acute dental pain. 3. Children suffering from auditory or visual disturbances
Where this trial is running
Damascus
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry — Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mai Maher Albaal, DDS — Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus, Damascus, Syria
- Study coordinator: Mai Maher Albaal, DDS
- Email: Baelmay4499@gmail.com
- Phone: +963944998600
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Anaesthesia, Anxiety, Complementary Therapies, Pediatric Dentistry, Behavior Management, Augmented Reality Glasses