AI communication to reduce dental anxiety in children
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 6 and 12 years old
- This is your first dental visit
- You have never had local anesthesia (numbing shot) before
- You need a restorative procedure on a lower tooth (like a filling or pulpotomy)
- You are generally healthy and not taking daily medications for a chronic condition
- You are able to see and hear normally (no uncorrected vision or hearing disabilities)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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