Fun toys to ease children's dental fear and pain
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether playing with play dough, slime, or plush toys during dental treatment helps children aged 6-10 feel less anxious and experience less pain. If your child needs a filling or similar restorative dental work, this could make the visit more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 10 years old.
- Your child needs restorative dental treatment (like a filling) that involves local anesthesia (numbing).
- Your child is generally healthy (no serious medical conditions that affect stress response).
- Your child has not used play dough, slime, or plush toys for distraction during dental treatment before.
- Your child can understand and respond to simple scales about anxiety and pain.
- You (parent or guardian) and your child agree to participate.
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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