NCT07411157

Technology-based Distraction Techniques in Managing Children With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Effectiveness of Technology-based Distraction Techniques on Pain Perception of Children With Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder During Different Dental Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 48 (actual)
• Sponsor: Alexandria University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 7 Years – 10 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The present study aims to assess and compare the effectiveness of different technology-based distraction techniques on pain perception and dental anxiety in children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder during different dental procedures

Conditions

• Dental Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Virtual reality glasses	Children allocated to this group were distracted using VR glasses during dental treatment which is an individual headset that has earphones incorporated. Age-appropriate cartoons and movies were shown to the children. The VR glasses were then introduced to the children. The children were given time to accommodate with the device before starting the procedure. The VR glasses were applied during the treatment.
BEHAVIORAL	White noise	Wireless kids' headphones were introduced to the children allocated to this group. They were given some time to accommodate with the headphones. Then, the white noise was played and children were asked to concentrate on the music during the procedure. White noise stimulus was set at 70decibels, within the "normal conversation" volume range and below what is considered harmful to hearing. The white noise of rain sound, managed with an iPhone application called Muse. The decibel level of white noise was calibrated using a portable digital sound level meter
BEHAVIORAL	Basic behavior management techniques	Children allocated to this group were managed by the basic behavior guidance techniques: (Tell-ShowDo). No adjunctive distraction tool were used.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-07-10
• Primary completion: 2023-12-01
• Completion: 2024-02-01
• First posted: 2026-02-13
• Last updated: 2026-02-13

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt