Turtle-Assisted Animal Interaction on Dental Anxiety and Physiological Parameters in Children
Effects of Turtle-Assisted Animal Interaction on Dental Anxiety and Physiological Parameters in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Igdir University
50 participants
Mar 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to measure the effect of a structured AAT session with a turtle present on dental anxiety and behavioral compliance in children during routine procedures that do not require local anesthesia in a pediatric dental clinic.
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Interventions
Application and Information: Parental consent + child consent form will be obtained. Initial measurement (T0): Anxiety/fear scales + pulse measurement in the waiting area. Intervention: * Turtle interaction for a specified duration in the HDT group. * Standard approach / active control (an activity such as painting) in the control group. Pre-procedure (T1): Short repeat measurement in the dental chair. Post-procedure (T2): Scale + short satisfaction/experience questions. Possible adverse events (increased fear, crying spell, allergic reaction, etc.) will be recorded.
After the purpose of the study is explained to the control group by the researcher and written and verbal permission is obtained from those who voluntarily agree to participate in the study, the pre-test data will be collected by the researcher.At the end of the intervention, survey forms will be filled out by the researcher for the control group and post-test data will be collected.
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NCT07439289