Dental AnxietyNCT07779837
Acupressure and Hand Massage for Reducing Anxiety During Dental Local Anesthetic Injections in Children
A study testing acupressure and hand massage in people with Dental Anxiety and Fear, run by Mansoura University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study aims to compare the effects of acupressure ,hand massage , and routine behavioral management on anxiety in children undergoing dental local anesthetic injections . Anxiety will be evaluated using Venham Picture Test ( VPT ) and heart rate measurements at specified time points before , during and after the… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 4 to 8 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Dental Anxiety, Fear
- What is being tested?
- acupressure and hand massage
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 135 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 27 Nov 2024to 27 Dec 2025
- 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 4 to 8 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- healthy child 4 years - 8 years No previous dental experience the treatment requires injections
Who cannot join
- Has previous dental experience any medical disease skin disease of hands or ears
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effectiveness of Acupressure and Hand Massage on Anxiety Levels in Children Undergoing Dental Anesthetic Injections
This study aims to compare the effects of acupressure ,hand massage , and routine behavioral management on anxiety in children undergoing dental local anesthetic injections . Anxiety will be evaluated using Venham Picture Test ( VPT ) and heart rate measurements at specified time points before , during and after the injection procedure .
- Conditions
- Dental Anxiety, Fear
- Being tested
- acupressure, hand massage
- Keywords
- dental anxiety, acupressure, hand massage, local anesthetic injection, children, venham picture test, heart rate
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
acupressureBehavioural
Acupressure was applied before dental anesthetic injection to reduce anxiety in children in addition to routine tell-show-do behavioral guidance .
hand massageBehavioural
Hand massage was performed before dental anesthetic injection to reduce anxiety in children in addition to routine tell-show-do behavioral guidance .
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| control group | No intervention | Children in this group received routine behavioral guidance using the tell-show-do technique before dental anesthetic injection without additional interventions . |
| acupressure group | Experimental | Children in this group received acupressure before dental anesthetic injections in addition to routine tell-show-do behavioral guidance . Receives: Behavioral: acupressure |
| Hand massage Group | Experimental | Children in this group received hand massage before dental anesthetic injection in addition to routine tell-show-do behavioral guidance . Receives: Behavioral: hand massage |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Anxiety Levels Assessed Using the Venham Picture Test ( VPT )
Anxiety levels were assessed using the Venham Picture Test ( VPT ) , an six-item pictorial scale with scores ranging from 0 to 8 . Higher scores indicate greater anxiety .
Measured: 5 minutes before injection , immediately after injection , and 2 minutes after injection .
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change in Heart Rate During Dental Anesthetic Injections
Heart rate was measured as a physiological indicator of anxiety in children undergoing dental anesthetic injections following acupressure , hand massage , or routine behavioral guidance .
Measured: 5 minutes before injection , immediately after injection , and 2 minutes after injection
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Aug 2026
- Study start27 Nov 2024
- Primary completion1 Dec 2025
- Study completion27 Dec 2025
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.
- More trials run by Mansoura UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 135 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Mansoura University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07779837
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- A04011024PP
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 31 May 2026
- Last updated
- 21 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effectiveness of Acupressure and Hand Massage on Anxiety Levels in Children Undergoing Dental Anesthetic Injections
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07779837
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- A04011024PP
- Conditions
- Dental Anxiety, Fear
- Keywords
- dental anxiety, acupressure, hand massage, local anesthetic injection, children, venham picture test, heart rate
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 135 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Mansoura UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 27 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 27 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Aug 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.
This study aims to compare the effects of acupressure ,hand massage , and routine behavioral management on anxiety in children undergoing dental local anesthetic injections . Anxiety will be evaluated using Venham Picture Test ( VPT ) and heart rate measurements at specified time points before , during and after the injection procedure .
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| control group | No intervention | –Children in this group received routine behavioral guidance using the tell-show-do technique before dental anesthetic injection without additional interventions . |
| acupressure group | Experimental | Behavioral: acupressureChildren in this group received acupressure before dental anesthetic injections in addition to routine tell-show-do behavioral guidance . |
| Hand massage Group | Experimental | Behavioral: hand massageChildren in this group received hand massage before dental anesthetic injection in addition to routine tell-show-do behavioral guidance . |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 4 to 8 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- healthy child 4 years - 8 years No previous dental experience the treatment requires injections
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Has previous dental experience any medical disease skin disease of hands or ears
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 |
|---|---|---|
| acupressureAcupressure was applied before dental anesthetic injection to reduce anxiety in children in addition to routine tell-show-do behavioral guidance . | Behavioural | acupressure group |
| hand massageHand massage was performed before dental anesthetic injection to reduce anxiety in children in addition to routine tell-show-do behavioral guidance . | Behavioural | Hand massage Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Anxiety Levels Assessed Using the Venham Picture Test ( VPT )
Time frame: 5 minutes before injection , immediately after injection , and 2 minutes after injection .
Anxiety levels were assessed using the Venham Picture Test ( VPT ) , an six-item pictorial scale with scores ranging from 0 to 8 . Higher scores indicate greater anxiety .
1 secondary outcome
Change in Heart Rate During Dental Anesthetic Injections
Time frame: 5 minutes before injection , immediately after injection , and 2 minutes after injection
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 21 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing acupressure and hand massage in people with Dental Anxiety and Fear, run by Mansoura University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 1 inclusion and 1 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 21 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. 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. 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?
Change in Anxiety Levels Assessed Using the Venham Picture Test ( VPT ) (time frame: 5 minutes before injection , immediately after injection , and 2 minutes after injection .). 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 21 Aug 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.