Children's drawings to measure dental anxiety
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial uses children's drawings as a way to understand how anxious a child feels about going to the dentist. It may help dentists better care for kids who are scared of dental visits.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old.
- Your child has been to the dentist before.
- Your child needs to have at least one baby tooth pulled (a simple extraction).
- Your child is able to cooperate and is interested in drawing.
- You (the parent) agree to let your child take part by signing a consent form.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether using a kaleidoscope or watching cartoons can help calm children during dental treatment that requires a numbing shot. It aims to find a simple way to make dental visits less scary.
This study compares two ways of taking dental molds (digital vs. traditional) to see which one makes children feel less anxious and more comfortable. It is for young children who are cooperative and have never been to the dentist before.
This trial tests whether a child-friendly, AI-assisted conversation method can help reduce anxiety in children who need a dental filling, pulpotomy, or similar treatment. It is for children ages 6-12 who are coming to the dentist for the first time and will receive local anesthesia.
This trial tests whether a custom storybook can help lower children's dental anxiety and improve their behavior during a filling. It is for healthy Arabic-speaking children who need a simple filling on a back tooth.
This study tests if using augmented reality (like a fun game or story shown through special glasses) can help lower pain and fear in children when they get a baby tooth pulled. It is only for children who need one of their back baby teeth removed, are in good health, and are between 6 and 8 years old.
This study tests whether a numbing gel applied to the gums can reduce pain and anxiety for children getting dental treatment. It looks at children who are having a filling or similar procedure on a back upper baby tooth.
Hear when a new Dental Anxiety trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.