RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07060170

Comparing Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Glasses to Help Children Feel Less Pain and Anxiety During Local Anesthesia

The Effect of Augmented Reality Versus Virtual Reality Glasses as Distraction Techniques in Children During the Administration of Local Anesthesia A Randomized Clinical Trial


Sponsor

Riham Abbas

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Dec 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if audio-visual method of distraction is useful to control the pain and fear associated with dental treatment in children. The main questions it aims to answer are: • How their body reacts-such as changes in heart rate, oxygen levels, and certain chemicals in their saliva-before and after getting local anesthesia? Researchers will test two types of glasses that display cartoons to help children feel less anxious. Participants will: * Have an introductory visit to be more familiar with dental environment and their cooperation will be tested. * In the next 2 visits they will wear either of the glasses while receiving local anesthesia * Saliva will be collected, and their heart rate and oxygen levels will be calculated each time


Eligibility

Min Age: 5 YearsMax Age: 8 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing whether augmented reality (AR) glasses or virtual reality (VR) glasses are more effective at reducing pain and anxiety in young children receiving local anesthesia injections at the dentist. The idea is that engaging technology can distract children and make dental procedures less distressing. **You may be eligible if...** - Your child is between 5 and 8 years old - Your child is cooperative during dental visits (rated 3 or 4 on a behavioral scale) - Your child is generally healthy with no significant medical conditions (ASA Class I) - Your child needs dental treatment under local anesthetic injection - Your child does not have a diagnosed anxiety disorder - Your child's weight is normal for their age **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your child is outside the 5-8 age range - Your child is uncooperative or very anxious during dental visits - Your child has a known anxiety disorder or significant medical condition - Your child has visual or sensory impairments that prevent use of AR/VR glasses - Your child has had prior negative experiences with local anesthesia requiring special considerations Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICEAugmented Reality Glasses

The child will wear the augmented reality glass, and a cartoon movie will be displayed during the injection of local anesthesia

DEVICEVirtual Reality Glasses

The child will wear the glass, and a cartoon movie will be displayed during the injection of local anesthesia.


Locations(1)

Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

Cairo, Egypt, Egypt

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