Impact of Dental Desensitization Facilitated by a Child Life Specialist Distress and Cooperation

Part of paid clinical trials in Aurora, Colorado.

Sponsor
Children's Hospital Colorado
Study ID
NCT06620289
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Cooperation, Patient
  • Dental Anxiety
  • Dental Care
  • Desensitization
  • Distress, Emotional

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
2 Years - 25 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Dental Desensitization Clinic — BEHAVIORAL
    The goal of offering desensitization visits is to reduce the dental anxiety and distress of patients and enhance their cooperation during future appointments. The specifics of the desensitization are individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient based on information provided by the parent/caregiver. A standard desensitization visit involves providing the patient the opportunity to sit in the exam chair; touch the toothbrush and rubber prophy cup, mouth mirror, fluoride applicator brush, air-water syringe tip and saliva ejector tip; gain exposure to the dental lights and sounds commonly experienced in the dental visit; practice opening their mouth; and tolerate toothbrush and rubber prophy cup, mirror, explorer, fluoride applicator brush, air-water syringe, and salvia ejector in the mouth. If the child is unable or unwilling to participate, these activities are modeled on the parent or by the CCLS.

Study Details

The aim of this study is to evaluate whether dental desensitization visits facilitated by a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) significantly impact pediatric patients' distress and cooperation levels from the start of desensitization visit(s) to end of the desensitization visit(s), end of desensitization visit to start of subsequent hygiene appointment, and end of hygiene appointment.

Key Dates

Start date
Aug 26, 2024
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
May 1, 2026
Completion
May 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
59 participants (estimated)

Primary Outcome Measure

Frankl Behavioral Rating Scale (FBRS) [ Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of study at approximately 3 months. ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Children's Hospital ColoradoAuroraColorado80045-

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