Kowash, M, Al-Halabi, M, Hussein, I et al. (5 more authors) (2020) A single-centre investigator-blinded randomised parallel-group study protocol to investigate the influence of an acclimatisation appointment on children’s behaviour during N2O/O2 sedation as measured by psychological, behavioural and real-time physiological parameters. BDJ Open, 6 (1). 5. ISSN 2056-807X
Abstract
Aims and objectives
To describe a study protocol of a randomised control trial (RCT) assessing the effectiveness, in reducing dental anxiety, of an acclimatising nitrous oxide sedation (N2O) session prior to actual dental treatment with N2O.
Materials and methods
A single-centre investigator-blinded parallel-group RCT conducted in a postgraduate dental hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Anxious children requiring N2O (aged 5–15 years) will be randomly assigned to; a study group: children who will have a preparatory N2O trial experience or; a control group: children who will only have N2O explained to them. Treatment with N2O for both groups will start at the second visit. The following outcomes will be recorded: completion of dental treatment, anxiety scores at baseline and after treatment (using the Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale faces), behaviour of the child (using Frankl Rating Behaviour Scale) and the acquisition of real-time physiological anxiety-related parameters (using E4® electronic wrist devices).
Results
The data will be analysed statistically.
Discussion
There is a paucity of research regarding dental N2O acclimatising appointments. This RCT will supplement existing literature.
Conclusions
This RCT will report whether prior acclimatising of a child to N2O sedation is effective, or not, in improving dental treatment behaviour.
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Keywords: | Dental anxiety and phobia; Dental pharmacology |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Dentistry (Leeds) > Paediatric Dentistry (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 30 Apr 2020 13:41 |
Last Modified: | 30 Apr 2020 13:41 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Nature |
Identification Number: | 10.1038/s41405-020-0031-y |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:158599 |
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