Dental Play Intervention Before Restorative Care in Children
ConditionDental Anxiety in Children
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age3-6
SponsorGeisinger Clinic
About this trial
This pilot study designed to evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of play-based interventions on pediatric dental patients. The intervention consists of a structured dental play session prior to restorative treatment, aimed at reducing anxiety and improving behavioral cooperation. Data will be collected during and after the procedure, focusing on observed behavior and responses to standardized assessments.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Participants with no neurodivergent diagnosis
Patients who at previous NP or hygiene visit has restorative needs that require administration of local anesthesia
Patients who are within a score of 2-5 on the Houpt Scale
Disqualifiers
Patients with a diagnosed neurodivergent syndrome
Patients who do not need restorative work
Patients who are either score 1 or 6 on the Houpt Scale, to focus on patients with mild to moderate behavior challenges who may benefit most from the intervention.
Patients with complex medical history that affect behavior and cooperation
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Structured dental play session prior to restorative dental treatment.
Treatment groups
20 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov