N/A N=60 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Augmented Reality Distraction for Reducing Pain in Pediatric Dental Procedures

Dental Anxiety

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jan 2026

Primary outcome: Primary: Pain Score Using Wong-Baker FACES Scale — 2.3; 4.5 Score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Augmented Reality Distraction (Behavioral); Standard Care (Tell-Show-Do Technique) (Behavioral)
Age: Pediatric · 6+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Assiut University
Primary completion: Jul 2025

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Pain Score Using Wong-Baker FACES Scale	2.3; 4.5	—
SECONDARY 1. Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale	17.6; 26.8	—
SECONDARY Heart Rate as Physiological Indicator of Anxiety	80; 89	—

Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

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

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06954883). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.