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Comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of virtual reality glasses and onscreen audio-visual distraction in reducing dental anxiety among 6 to 12 years old dental patients in Lagos university teaching hospital

Not Applicable
Conditions
Paediatrics
Registration Number
PACTR202408890738522
Lead Sponsor
Tabitha Jauro. Self sponsored.
Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
52
Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria
•Children aged 6 years to 12years.
•Children without any underlying medical condition.
•Children with no history of local anaesthesia administration
•Children with positive (Frankle 2) and negative(Frankle3) categories based on Frankle behaviour rating scale.
•Children who require administration of local anaesthesia (inferior alveolar nerve block) for pulp therapy or tooth extraction.
•Children whose parent or guardian have given consent.
•Children who have given assent (7years to 12years)

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria
•Children undergoing extraction due to orthodontic reasons or due to retained teeth
•Children with underlying medical conditions (epilepsy, migraine and ear disturbance)
•Children with history of eventful medical experience like surgeries, hospital admissions and trauma.
•Children with special needs (cerebral palsy, down syndrome)
•Patients who require conscious sedation or general anaesthesia

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
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