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Behavioral Intervention

Dental FearLess for Dental Phobia

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Richard Heyman, Ph.D

Research Sponsored by New York University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Adult, at least 18 years old

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, upto 8 weeks, 5/6 month follow-up visit

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is comparing an intervention for dental fear to the usual approach to see if it helps reduce fear & improve oral health. 25% of participants won't receive the intervention & will be offered feedback. Attendance records will be collected.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 with dental fear, as measured by a specific fear rating scale. Participants must be willing to follow study procedures, have access to a smartphone or tablet, and allow their dental attendance records to be accessed.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares a new two-step intervention called Dental FearLess against the usual care for managing dental fear. The first step uses an app; the second involves telehealth sessions with mental health providers. Some participants will not receive this intervention during the study but can try it afterward.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves non-invasive interventions like using an app and telehealth sessions, traditional physical side effects are not expected. However, there may be emotional or psychological responses related to addressing dental fears.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, upto 8 weeks, 5/6 month follow-up visit

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, upto 8 weeks, 5/6 month follow-up visit

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, upto 8 weeks, 5/6 month follow-up visit for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Reduction of moderate to severe dental fear.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Dental FearLess AppExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Dental FearLess app is an e-health intervention that includes psychoeducation about anxiety; affective, cognitive, and behavioral strategies for coping at the dentist.

Group II: Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

New York UniversityLead Sponsor

226 Previous Clinical Trials

312,867 Total Patients Enrolled

University of PennsylvaniaOTHER

2,005 Previous Clinical Trials

42,881,037 Total Patients Enrolled

Richard Heyman, Ph.DPrincipal InvestigatorNew York University

Frequently Asked Questions

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Could you provide a numerical estimate of the participants enrolled in this research project?

"Yes, clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this experiment is currently searching for participants. This research study was posted on August 21st 2023 and revised September 5th 2023. 1 single site is required to recruit a total of 1250 patients."

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Are participants currently being sought for this research project?

"Correct. Per information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical research is actively recruiting patients since its posting of August 21st 2023 and through its most recent update of September 5th 2023. 1 location needs to recruit 1250 individuals for the study's success."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

A Stepped Care Approach to Treating Dental Fear

2023. "A Stepped Care Approach to Treating Dental Fear". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06024395.