Video-Enhanced Tell-Show-Do for Managing Dental Anxiety in Children

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Conditions studied: Distraction, Behavior Management

In brief

This study is the first of its kind to examine the effect of integrating the real oral environment with a video that supports the expressions used during the Tell-Show-Do technique (such as "we will see the cavity," "the cavity will drink juice to fall asleep," and "we will clean the tooth from the cavity"). This approach aims to enhance the Tell-Show-Do technique, build trust with the child, and reduce anxiety at the different stages of dental treatment in the clinical setting.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07632547

Run by

Damascus University

People needed

80

Starts

2026-04-01

Expected to finish

2026-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-08

Who can join

Age: 4 and older, up to 6. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children aged 4-6 years, with or without previous dental experience.
• Children with a positive behavior rating according to the Frankl scale.
• Children with primary molars requiring conservative dental treatment.

You may not qualify if…

• Children with systemic or mental disorders.
• Children who received sedative or analgesic medications within the 3 hours prior to the dental visit.

Where it is running

• Damascus University — Damascus, Syria (enrolling)

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