Tactile Pre-Visit Imagery
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age4-10
SponsorUniversity of Southern California
About this trial
In pediatric dentistry, our primary goals are to prevent dental caries and, when necessary, provide treatment in a safe and comforting environment that minimizes anxiety for young patients. By familiarizing young patients with the steps involved in common dental procedures, tactile pre-visit imagery booklets can reduce the fear of the unknown.
Study Objective/Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine whether tactile pre-visit imagery could reduce dental anxiety and fear in pediatric patients prior to their first restorative procedure. An additional aspect of this study entails assessing the patient's behavior and determining if it improves with the use of a tactile pre-visit imagery booklet.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Children aged 4-10 years
ASA I or II
Patients who have NOT had dental treatment before
Patients needing at least ONE composite filling or stainless steel crown [CP1] with nitrous oxide and local anesthesia (composite filling must be done at the first treatment visit)
Disqualifiers
Children with developmental delays or cognitive impairments that may impact their ability to participate in pre-visit imagery activities
Patients with visual or tactile disabilities associated for a particular medical condition or as reported on their medical history form
Patients who refuse to wear nitrous hood
Emergency dental appointments
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Tactile Previsit Imagery Booklet
Treatment groups
100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov