Augmented Reality Distraction for Reducing Pain in Pediatric Dental Procedures (AR)

Assiut University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Dental Anxiety

Treatments: Behavioral: Augmented Reality Distraction; Behavioral: Standard Care (Tell-Show-Do Technique)

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06954883

17-2024-0004

Details and patient eligibility

About

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of augmented reality (AR) as a distraction technique to reduce procedural pain and anxiety in children aged 6-10 undergoing primary tooth extraction. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either AR distraction via VR goggles or standard tell-show-do behavior management during local anesthesia administration and extraction.

Full description

Pain and anxiety are major challenges in pediatric dental care. AR presents an innovative, non-pharmacological technique to manage procedural distress. The study compares AR distraction versus conventional behavioral guidance in terms of self-reported pain (Wong-Baker FACES), dental anxiety (CFSS-DS), and physiological anxiety (heart rate monitoring). A double-blind design will ensure unbiased outcomes.

Enrollment: 60 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 6 to 10 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Children aged 6-10 years

Indicated for anterior primary tooth extraction

No previous exposure to local anesthesia

Exclusion criteria

• Medically compromised children

Children with cognitive or communication impairments

Children who underwent similar treatment within the past 3 months

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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60 participants in 2 patient groups

AR Distraction

Experimental group

Description:

Participants wear AR/VR goggles showing an interactive cartoon during LA injection and extraction.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Augmented Reality Distraction

Tell-Show-Do

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participants undergo standard Tell-Show-Do behavior guidance during treatment.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Standard Care (Tell-Show-Do Technique)