Effect of a SMART Device on Fear and Stress in Children During Dental Treatment

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinical Trials Registry - India
Year 2026
INTERVENTION: Intervention1: SMART Device: During administration of local anaesthesia and during pulpectomy procedure. (20 to 30mins) Control Intervention1: Conventional Dental Treatment: During administration of local anaesthesia and during pulpectomy procedure. CONDITION: Health Condition 1: K049‐ Other and unspecified diseases ofpulp and periapical tissues PRIMARY OUTCOME: Dental anxiety and physiological responses assessed using the Venham Clinical Anxiety Scale, Faces Pain Scale, heart rate and respiratory rate.Timepoint: Baseline Pre LA at 0 minutes. ; During local anaesthesia at 5 minutes. ; During pulpectomy at 15 minutes. SECONDARY OUTCOME: Change in dental anxiety and pain related responses assessed using the Childrens Fear Survey Schedule Dental Subscale.Timepoint: At baseline INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1 Children aged 4 to 8 years 2 Children requiring pulpectomy of primary mandibular molars. 3 Children classified as ASA 1 and 2. 4 Children whose parent or guardian provides written informed consent. 5 Children who are able to understand and respond to the anxiety assessment scale.
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First added on: Oct 08, 2026