Comparing inhaled nitrous oxide gas with cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce anxiety in children undergoing dental treatment

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Anxiety associated with dental treatment; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN89346151
• Lead Sponsor: niversidad Austral de Chile

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2018-12-12
• Study Start: 2019-01-07
• Last Update Posted: 21 September 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 49

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 5 to 12 years
2. Moderate to severe dental anxiety
3. Parents' consent to participate in sampling process and two sessions of dental treatment
4. At least one mandibular primary molar needing pulp treatment
5. Previous history of dental treatment

Exclusion Criteria

1. Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
2. Acute otitis media
3. Current medications
4. Chronologically immaturity that may interfere with the ability to understand verbal communication
5. Systemic or congenital disorders
6. Mental retardation

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Completion of planned treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. Anxiety levels assessed using a facial image scale (FIS) immediately before the start of dental treatment and after the end of procedure<br> 2. Stress assessed by measuring saliva cortisol levels immediately before the start of dental treatment and after the end of procedure<br>