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NCT Number: NCT06990919

Evaluation of the Stress Levels of Children and Their Parents

The stress levels of the participating child and their parents were evaluated using saliva to measure the stress biomarkers.

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Key information

Conditions

Stress Biomarkers Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders

Age range

4 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Başkent University

Ankara, Cankaya, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

All of the dental treatments of the enrolled children were performed under general anesthesia. The stress biomarkers, such as alpha-amylase and cortisol levels, were measured from the participating child's saliva samples at pre-operative and post-operative. Additionally, the stress levels of the mothers were evaluated by questionnaires at the beginning of the study.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

The children

  • who did not allow their dental treatments to be completed using behavioral guidance techniques in the clinical environment.
  • who had no physical or psychosocial diseases were recruited Exclusion Criteria: The children
  • who were unable to give a saliva sample due to increased anxiety or inadequate saliva.

Treatment and study plan

Saliva Collection

Other

Pre-operative saliva collected before the full mouth treatment under general anesthesia while, post-operative saliva collected at 1-month follow-up after general anesthesia.

Primary outcomes

  1. alpha-amylase

    Time frame: 1-month

    salivary biomarker

  2. cortisol

    Time frame: 1-month

    salivary biomarker

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Baskent University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation Of The Impact Of Dental Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia On The Stress Levels Of Children And Their Parents

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 25, 2025
Registry last updated
May 30, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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