Using virtual reality glasses with sign language to reduce dental anxiety in hearing-impaired children during dental procedures
Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Glasses Integrated With Sign Language on Dental Anxiety Among Children With Hearing Impairment During Pulpotomy Procedure (Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial)
This study is testing if virtual reality glasses with sign language can help reduce dental anxiety in hearing-impaired children during dental procedures.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 7 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Alexandria University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Alexandria) |
| Trial ID | NCT06153823 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of virtual reality glasses integrated with sign language as a distraction technique to alleviate dental anxiety in children with moderate to severe hearing impairment during pulpotomy procedures. A total of 40 healthy children aged 5-7 years will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which will use the virtual reality glasses, or the control group, which will receive conventional behavior management strategies. The aim is to compare the anxiety levels and behavior management outcomes between the two groups during dental treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 5-7 years with moderate to severe hearing impairment who require a pulpotomy on a primary molar.
Not a fit: Patients with additional medical conditions, syndromic hearing impairment, or previous negative dental experiences may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce dental anxiety in hearing-impaired children, leading to improved dental experiences and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of virtual reality in dental settings is gaining attention, this specific integration with sign language for hearing-impaired children is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children with Frankl behavior rating score 2 or 3. * Children requiring pulpotomy in one of their primary molars. * Parents who accepted to give their consent and participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with any medical condition other than hearing disability (ASA II, III \& IV). * Syndromic children with hearing impairment. * Children with previous bad dental experience.
Where this trial is running
Alexandria
- Alexandria Faculty of Dentistry — Alexandria, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Reem MS Shehata, BDS
- Email: r.shehata.dent.pg@alexu.edu.eg
- Phone: 01223172660
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.