Turtle help during dental visit to reduce child's anxiety
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study uses a calm, supervised turtle interaction to help children feel less anxious during a routine dental visit. It may be a good fit if your child is ages 6-10, generally healthy, and not afraid of turtles.
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Who can take part
- Your child should be between 6 and 10 years old.
- They must be generally healthy (no serious health problems or allergies).
- They should not be afraid of turtles or have an animal phobia.
- A parent or guardian must sign a consent form, and the child agrees to join.
- The dental visit will be simple, like a checkup, cleaning, or fluoride treatment—no shots or sedation needed.
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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