Plain-English translation of NCT07931131 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a one-session behavioral therapy called OSTD (One-Session Treatment for Dental Phobia) designed to help children aged 7–16 who have severe fear or phobia of dental visits. The therapy uses guided exposure exercises to help your child's brain learn that the dental environment is safer than it fears. Researchers will compare this focused treatment to a relaxation and education program to see which approach works better and why.
Many children and families avoid dental care because of intense anxiety or phobia, which can lead to serious tooth and gum problems. This trial exists because researchers want to understand whether a short, focused therapy that directly addresses fear—rather than just teaching relaxation—can be more effective at helping children overcome dental phobia and actually attend their dental appointments.
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You and your child will come to one or more sessions where trained therapists will teach and guide your child through the assigned treatment—either the one-session focused therapy with exposure exercises or the relaxation and education program. You'll be asked to complete questionnaires and attend follow-up appointments at 6 and 12 months after treatment to see how your child is doing with dental anxiety and whether they're able to attend dental cleanings. The whole study takes about a year from start to finish.
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