Play activity before dental work for children
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a fun play activity before dental work to see if it helps children feel calmer and cooperate better. It's for children who need a filling or other treatment that uses numbing medicine.
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Who can take part
- Your child does not have a diagnosis like autism or ADHD.
- Your child needs a filling or other dental work that requires numbing medicine.
- Your child's behavior at the dentist is rated as mild to moderate challenge (not very calm or very upset).
- Your child does not have a complex medical condition that affects behavior or cooperation.
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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