Dental AnxietyVMDDACNCT07365774
Video Modelling and Dental Determinants on Dental Anxiety in Children
A study testing "Let's Go to the Dentist!" Video Modelling and "Let's Brush Our Teeth!" General Dental Education Video in people with Dental Anxiety, run by Wisnu Fadila at 6 sites in Indonesia.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if video modelling reduces dental anxiety in children aged 8-12 years in Depok City. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does video modelling exposure significantly lower dental anxiety levels compared to educational video or control groups? Do family… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 8 to 12 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Dental Anxiety
- What is being tested?
- "Let's Go to the Dentist!" Video Modelling and "Let's Brush Our Teeth!" General Dental Education Video
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 496 participants
- Where
- 6 sitesIndonesia
- Study dates
- 26 Oct 2024to 31 Dec 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 8 to 12 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Schoolchildren aged 8-12 years old at time of enrolment
- Resident of Depok City, West Java, Indonesia
- Currently enrolled in participating elementary school
- Parent/legal guardian able to provide written informed consent
- Child able to provide verbal assent to participate
- Willing and able to complete study assessments
Who cannot join
- Currently receiving orthodontic treatment
- Reside outside Depok City boundaries (verified post-assessment)
- Age criteria violation (outside 8-12 year range at assessment)
- Parent/caregiver unavailable for parent questionnaire interview
- Incomplete child questionnaire responses on outcome measures
- Institutional residence (orphanage, boarding school)
- Inability to provide informed consent/assent
Trial locations and contacts
6 sites in 1 country.
6 sites in 1 country
Indonesia6 sites
Sekolah Dasar Ar-Rahman Islamic School (Ar-Rahman Islamic Elementary School)
Depok, West Java
Sekolah Dasar Islam Plus Darul Ulum (Darul Ulum Islamic Plus Elementary School)
Depok, West Java
Sekolah Dasar Negeri Cinere 1 (Cinere 1 Public Elementary School)
Depok, West Java
Sekolah Dasar Negeri Gandul 1 (Gandul 1 Public Elementary School)
Depok, West Java
Sekolah Dasar Negeri Krukut 1 (Krukut 1 Public Elementary School)
Depok, West Java
Sekolah Dasar Negeri Pangkalan Jati 1 (Pangkalan Jati 1 Public Elementary School)
Depok, West Java
About this study
Official title: The Role of the "Let's Go to the Dentist!" Video Modelling and Dental Determinants on Dental Anxiety in Children
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if video modelling reduces dental anxiety in children aged 8-12 years in Depok City. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does video modelling exposure significantly lower dental anxiety levels compared to educational video or control groups? Do family sociodemographic factors, dental health knowledge, dental visit patterns, and caries experience contribute to children's dental anxiety? Researchers compare anxiety scores of the video modelling group to the educational video group and control group (no intervention) to assess anxiety reduction effects before and after controlling for confounding factors. Children aged 8-12 years are the participants. Enumerators interview them using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Integrated with Facial Image Scale (MDAS+FIS) before and after each intervention, while children watch assigned videos: video modelling (twice), educational video (twice), or none (control). Enumerators record all responses. Children also undergo World Health Organization Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (WHO DMFT/dmft) index dental exams plus interviews about dental knowledge, practices, caries complaints, and visit patterns. Parents complete separate interviews and surveys about family sociodemographics, their own dental knowledge and practice, and their children's dental knowledge, practices, visits, and caries experience.
Read the detailed description
Dental problems affect children worldwide due to sociodemographic factors, high sugar intake, limited access, urbanization, and lifestyle changes, particularly in low and middle income countries. Indonesia's Riset Kesehatan Dasar/Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) 2018 documented 67.3% prevalence among children aged 5-9 years and 55.6% among 10-14 years with only 14.6% and 9.4% accessing professional care respectively, highlighting dental anxiety as a key mediator alongside established risk factors. Family and school environments critically shape children's dental health attitudes, supporting early promotive preventive interventions.
This study tests video modeling, a safe, scalable nonpharmacologic approach leveraging observational learning, against placebo and control conditions. The experimental intervention demonstrates sequential prosocial behaviors through a child model, including calm greeting of dental staff, positive responses to instructions, procedural tolerance without distress, and satisfied departure.
The design evaluates repeated exposure effects, specifically two viewings with 30 minute interval, within urban Depok elementary schools representing diverse socioeconomic contexts. Parental interviews provide additional perspectives alongside quantitative outcomes on dental health determinants, informing national policy translation
- Conditions
- Dental Anxiety
- Being tested
- "Let's Go to the Dentist!" Video Modelling, "Let's Brush Our Teeth!" General Dental Education Video
- Keywords
- Dental Anxiety, Video Modelling, Children, Caries Experience, Dental Visits, Oral Health Knowledge, Sociodemographic Factors, Modified Dental Anxiety Scale
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
"Let's Go to the Dentist!" Video ModellingBehavioural
A 2 minutes 37 seconds video depicting a girl demonstrating calm and cooperative behaviour throughout a complete dental visit, from arrival through discharge. Content includes:
- Greeting dental staff calmly
- Sitting cooperatively in dental chair
- Responding positively to instructions
- Maintaining calm body language during examination
- Completing all procedures without distress
- Leaving with positive expressions
"Let's Brush Our Teeth!" General Dental Education VideoBehavioural
A 2 minutes 16 seconds educational video of a boy demonstrating correct toothbrushing technique and basic dental hygiene practices.
Content includes:
- Proper toothbrush selection
- Correct toothbrushing method
- Duration of brushing
- Interdental cleaning
- Fluoride use
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Video Modelling | Experimental | Children complete baseline Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Integrated with Facial Image Scale assessment (MDAS+FIS). They then view the "Let's Go to the Dentist!" video (2 minutes 37 seconds). MDAS+FIS is assessed immediately afterward (posttest 1). After a 30-minute wait period, children view the same video again. MDAS+FIS is assessed immediately afterward (posttest 2). Receives: Behavioral: "Let's Go to the Dentist!" Video Modelling |
| Educational Video | Placebo comparator | Children complete baseline Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Integrated with Facial Image Scale (MDAS+FIS) assessment. They then view the "Let's Brush Our Teeth!" video (2 minutes 16 seconds). MDAS+FIS is assessed immediately afterward (posttest 1). After a 30-minute wait period, children view the same video again. MDAS+FIS is assessed immediately afterward (posttest 2). Receives: Behavioral: "Let's Brush Our Teeth!" General Dental Education Video |
| Control | No intervention | Children complete baseline Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Integrated with Facial Image Scale (MDAS+FIS) assessment. They wait 30 minutes with no video intervention. MDAS+FIS is assessed at matching time points (posttest 1 equivalent and posttest 2 equivalent). |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Dental Anxiety Level
Change in dental anxiety scores assessed by the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Integrated with Facial Image Scale (MDAS+FIS). The MDAS+FIS consists of 5 items scored from 1 to 5, giving a total score range of 5 (lowest anxiety) to 25 (highest anxiety), and higher scores indicate worse (greater) dental anxiety levels.
Measured: Baseline to post-intervention 1 (immediately after first video exposure), then to post-intervention 2 (immediately after second video exposure, 30 minutes after first post-assessment).
Dental Health Determinants Assessment
Structured assessment of:
- Sociodemographic factors (age, sex, grade, birth order, parental education, family income, school type)
- Dental visit patterns (frequency past 12 months)
- Dental health knowledge (toothbrushing frequency, time, caries cause)
- Caries experience using World Health Organization Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (WHO DMFT/dmft) index per WHO Oral Health Surveys Basic Methods, 2013.
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Jan 2026
- Study start26 Oct 2024
- Primary completion30 Nov 2024
- Study completion31 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Dental AnxietyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 496 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Wisnu Fadila
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional BRIN, Indonesia
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Wisnu Fadila, Universitas Padjadjaran
- Investigators
- Wisnu Fadila, DDS, MSR, Principal investigator, Universitas Padjadjaran
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07365774
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DENT-202601.01
- Acronym
- VMDDAC
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 16 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Prohibited by Indonesian law under Personal Data Protection Act 2022.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Role of the "Let's Go to the Dentist!" Video Modelling and Dental Determinants on Dental Anxiety in Children
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07365774
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- VMDDAC / DENT-202601.01
- Conditions
- Dental Anxiety
- Keywords
- Dental Anxiety, Video Modelling, Children, Caries Experience, Dental Visits, Oral Health Knowledge, Sociodemographic Factors, Modified Dental Anxiety Scale
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 496 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Wisnu FadilaUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional BRIN, Indonesia
- Study start
- 26 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if video modelling reduces dental anxiety in children aged 8-12 years in Depok City. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does video modelling exposure significantly lower dental anxiety levels compared to educational video or control groups? Do family sociodemographic factors, dental health knowledge, dental visit patterns, and caries experience contribute to children's dental anxiety? Researchers compare anxiety scores of the video modelling group to the educational video group and control group (no intervention) to assess anxiety reduction effects before and after controlling for confounding factors. Children aged 8-12 years are the participants. Enumerators interview them using the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Integrated with Facial Image Scale (MDAS+FIS) before and after each intervention, while children watch assigned videos: video modelling (twice), educational video (twice), or none (control). Enumerators record all responses. Children also undergo World Health Organization Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (WHO DMFT/dmft) index dental exams plus interviews about dental knowledge, practices, caries complaints, and visit patterns. Parents complete separate interviews and surveys about family sociodemographics, their own dental knowledge and practice, and their children's dental knowledge, practices, visits, and caries experience.
Detailed description
Dental problems affect children worldwide due to sociodemographic factors, high sugar intake, limited access, urbanization, and lifestyle changes, particularly in low and middle income countries. Indonesia's Riset Kesehatan Dasar/Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) 2018 documented 67.3% prevalence among children aged 5-9 years and 55.6% among 10-14 years with only 14.6% and 9.4% accessing professional care respectively, highlighting dental anxiety as a key mediator alongside established risk factors. Family and school environments critically shape children's dental health attitudes, supporting early promotive preventive interventions.
This study tests video modeling, a safe, scalable nonpharmacologic approach leveraging observational learning, against placebo and control conditions. The experimental intervention demonstrates sequential prosocial behaviors through a child model, including calm greeting of dental staff, positive responses to instructions, procedural tolerance without distress, and satisfied departure.
The design evaluates repeated exposure effects, specifically two viewings with 30 minute interval, within urban Depok elementary schools representing diverse socioeconomic contexts. Parental interviews provide additional perspectives alongside quantitative outcomes on dental health determinants, informing national policy translation
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Video Modelling | Experimental | Behavioral: "Let's Go to the Dentist!" Video ModellingChildren complete baseline Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Integrated with Facial Image Scale assessment (MDAS+FIS). They then view the "Let's Go to the Dentist!" video (2 minutes 37 seconds). MDAS+FIS is assessed immediately afterward (posttest 1). After a 30-minute wait period, children view the same video again. MDAS+FIS is assessed immediately afterward (posttest 2). |
| Educational Video | Placebo comparator | Behavioral: "Let's Brush Our Teeth!" General Dental Education VideoChildren complete baseline Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Integrated with Facial Image Scale (MDAS+FIS) assessment. They then view the "Let's Brush Our Teeth!" video (2 minutes 16 seconds). MDAS+FIS is assessed immediately afterward (posttest 1). After a 30-minute wait period, children view the same video again. MDAS+FIS is assessed immediately afterward (posttest 2). |
| Control | No intervention | –Children complete baseline Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Integrated with Facial Image Scale (MDAS+FIS) assessment. They wait 30 minutes with no video intervention. MDAS+FIS is assessed at matching time points (posttest 1 equivalent and posttest 2 equivalent). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 8 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Schoolchildren aged 8-12 years old at time of enrolment
- Resident of Depok City, West Java, Indonesia
- Currently enrolled in participating elementary school
- Parent/legal guardian able to provide written informed consent
- Child able to provide verbal assent to participate
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Currently receiving orthodontic treatment
- Reside outside Depok City boundaries (verified post-assessment)
- Age criteria violation (outside 8-12 year range at assessment)
- Parent/caregiver unavailable for parent questionnaire interview
- Incomplete child questionnaire responses on outcome measures
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| "Let's Go to the Dentist!" Video ModellingA 2 minutes 37 seconds video depicting a girl demonstrating calm and cooperative behaviour throughout a complete dental visit, from arrival through discharge. Content includes: * Greeting dental staff calmly * Sitting cooperatively in dental chair * Responding positively to instructions * Maintaining calm body language during examination * Completing all procedures without distress * Leaving with positive expressions | Behavioural | Video Modelling |
| "Let's Brush Our Teeth!" General Dental Education VideoA 2 minutes 16 seconds educational video of a boy demonstrating correct toothbrushing technique and basic dental hygiene practices. Content includes: * Proper toothbrush selection * Correct toothbrushing method * Duration of brushing * Interdental cleaning * Fluoride use | Behavioural | Educational Video |
Primary outcome
Dental Anxiety Level
Time frame: Baseline to post-intervention 1 (immediately after first video exposure), then to post-intervention 2 (immediately after second video exposure, 30 minutes after first post-assessment).
Change in dental anxiety scores assessed by the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Integrated with Facial Image Scale (MDAS+FIS). The MDAS+FIS consists of 5 items scored from 1 to 5, giving a total score range of 5 (lowest anxiety) to 25 (highest anxiety), and higher scores indicate worse (greater) dental anxiety levels.
Dental Health Determinants Assessment
Time frame: Baseline
Structured assessment of: * Sociodemographic factors (age, sex, grade, birth order, parental education, family income, school type) * Dental visit patterns (frequency past 12 months) * Dental health knowledge (toothbrushing frequency, time, caries cause) * Caries experience using World Health Organization Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (WHO DMFT/dmft) index per WHO Oral Health Surveys Basic Methods, 2013.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Jan 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Prohibited by Indonesian law under Personal Data Protection Act 2022.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Wisnu Fadila, DDS, MSR principal investigator
Universitas Padjadjaran
6 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing "Let's Go to the Dentist!" Video Modelling and "Let's Brush Our Teeth!" General Dental Education Video in people with Dental Anxiety, run by Wisnu Fadila at 6 sites in Indonesia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 6 sites in Indonesia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Dental Anxiety Level (time frame: Baseline to post-intervention 1 (immediately after first video exposure), then to post-intervention 2 (immediately after second video exposure, 30 minutes after first post-assessment).). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Jan 2026.