Effectiveness of Kaleidoscope and Virtual reality as distraction techniques for reduction of anxiety in young children

Phase 2/3

Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Anxious children

Registration Number: CTRI/2023/04/051258

Lead Sponsor: Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital

Brief Summary: Anticipation of pain during dental treatment is a frequently reported reason for dental anxiety and fear. Dental anxiety comprises of various physical, mental as well as social components.While in anxious state it is important to shift the childâ€™s attention away from the unpleasant stimuli. Distraction works on the principle of diverting the focus and blocking the reception of the unpleasant stimuli that causes anxiety.Kaleidoscope is being increasingly recognized for its therapeutic and healing value in medical procedures but very few studies on it are available for itâ€™s use in pediatric dentistry.Virtual Reality actively involves children and is an potent tool in helping children to keep their attention away from frightening and painful procedures.Hence the focus of this study, according to the available literature, is to evaluate and compare effectiveness of kaleidoscope and virtual reality goggles to reduce dental anxiety in young children.

**AIM:**

To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of kaleidoscope andvirtual reality goggles to reduce dental anxiety in young children undergoing administration of local anesthesia.

**METHODOLOGY:**

A Randomized control trial will be done among participants of the age group 5-8 years of age in an isolated setup. The study participants will be given Kaleidoscope, virtual reality and conventional techniques depending on the respected groups. State of anxiety will be scored - pre, during and after local anesthesia administration.

**EXPECTED RESULTS:**

Kaleidoscope and Virtual reality goggles will be effective distraction techniques to reduce the anxiety in 5-8 year old children undergoing local anesthesia administration.

KEYWORDS:Kaleidoscope, Virtual Reality Goggles, Anxiety, Local Anesthesia.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Closed to Recruitment of Participants

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Children from 5 to 8 years of age who are healthy, cooperative but anxious.
Children undergoing dental treatment requiring administration of local anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria

Children with known vision problems.
Children with psychological abnormalities.
Children with special health care needs.
Children and parents unwilling to participate.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Facial Anxiety Scale	Before, during and after intervention at administration of L.A.
Respiratory rate	Before, during and after intervention at administration of L.A.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pulse rate	Before, during and after intervention at administration of L.A.
Oxygen Saturation	Before, during and after intervention at administration of L.A.

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Sharad Pawar Dental College And Hospital
🇮🇳
Wardha, MAHARASHTRA, India
Sharad Pawar Dental College And Hospital
🇮🇳Wardha, MAHARASHTRA, India
Dr Himani Parakh
Principal investigator
8149444744
himaniparakh08@gmail.com