Video Help for Anxious Children at the Dentist
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether watching a video before dental treatment helps children feel less scared at the dentist. Researchers will compare a new video-based teaching method to standard care for children aged 4–6 who need simple fillings or tooth repairs.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 4 and 6 years old
- Your child can cooperate reasonably well at dental appointments (assessed by the dentist)
- Your child needs a simple filling or cavity treatment on their baby back teeth
- Your child has not taken any sedative or pain-relief medications in the 3 hours before the visit
- Your child does not have serious medical, developmental, or mental health conditions
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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