Augmented Reality Distraction for Reducing Pain in Pediatric Dental Procedures
- Conditions
- Dental Anxiety
- Registration Number
- NCT06954883
- Lead Sponsor
- Assiut University
- Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of augmented reality (AR) as a distraction technique to reduce procedural pain and anxiety in children aged 6-10 undergoing primary tooth extraction. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either AR distraction via VR goggles or standard tell-show-do behavior management during local anesthesia administration and extraction.
- Detailed Description
Pain and anxiety are major challenges in pediatric dental care. AR presents an innovative, non-pharmacological technique to manage procedural distress. The study compares AR distraction versus conventional behavioral guidance in terms of self-reported pain (Wong-Baker FACES), dental anxiety (CFSS-DS), and physiological anxiety (heart rate monitoring). A double-blind design will ensure unbiased outcomes.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- NOT_YET_RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
- Children aged 6-10 years
Indicated for anterior primary tooth extraction
No previous exposure to local anesthesia
- Medically compromised children
Children with cognitive or communication impairments
Children who underwent similar treatment within the past 3 months
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pain Score using Wong-Baker FACES Scale Immediately post-procedure Mean score comparison between groups
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale baseline, pre-procedure, immediately after the procedure Mean score comparison between groups
Heart Rate as physiological indicator of anxiety baseline, pre-procedure, immediately after the procedure Mean score comparison between groups