Effectiveness of Color Therapy as a Non-Pharmacological Intervention for Managing Pediatric Dental Anxiety

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: Pulpitis,

Registration Number: CTRI/2025/03/082043

Lead Sponsor: Chettinad Dental College

Brief Summary: **Introduction**

Dental anxiety is a common challenge among children, particularly those undergoing invasive procedures like pulpectomy or root canal treatment (RCT). Colour therapy, a non-invasive psychological intervention, has been explored as a potential method to alleviate anxiety in paediatric dental settings. This study assesses the effectiveness of colour therapy in reducing dental anxiety among children aged 6–12 years with mild to moderate anxiety undergoing treatment for mandibular teeth.

**Methods**

A randomized controlled trial will be conducted with 100 children aged 6–12 years requiring either pulpectomy or RCT in mandibular teeth. Participants will be assessed for anxiety levels using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and those categorized into mild or moderate anxiety groups will be considered. They will then be randomly assigned to either the colour therapy group (n = 75) or the control group (n = 25). The colour therapy group will be exposed to soothing colours (primary colours) in the dental operatory through coloured goggles. The control group will receive standard treatment without colour interventions. Heart rate will be measured using a pulse oximeter, and salivary samples will be collected before and after the procedure. Anxiety levels will be assessed through heart rate monitoring and salivary amylase levels to evaluate physiological stress responses.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Not Yet Recruiting

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

1)Patients who provided with informed consent.
2)Patient diagnosed with mild to moderate dental anxiety.
3)Requiring pulpectomy or root canal treatment in mandibular teeth.

Exclusion Criteria

1)Underlying medical conditions that may affect the treatment or sedation (e.g., uncontrolled asthma, heart conditions) 2)Inability to cooperate during the procedure due to developmental or behavioural issues 3)Requiring pulpectomy or root canal treatment in maxillary teeth.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction in anxiety	Anxiety will be measured using the Dental Anxiety Scale, before baseline and after baseline, to assess any significant reduction in anxiety levels.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Salivary Amylase levels	Saliva samples are collected from the patient before baseline & after baseline.
Heart Rate

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Chettinad Dental College
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Chennai, TAMIL NADU, India
Chettinad Dental College
🇮🇳Chennai, TAMIL NADU, India
Dr Priyadharshini S
Principal investigator
9597650230
dhanushpriya525@gmail.com