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February 2, 2026Journal of Health Psychology0 citations

Feasibility of A Randomised Control Trial on Dental Anxiety Online Support Group

A feasibility study for a randomised control trial on the effects of engagement with a dental anxiety online peer support group

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CSCaitlin SorrellNCNeil CoulsonHBHeather Buchanan

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Overview

A mixed-methods study evaluates the feasibility of an online peer support group for dental anxiety, suggesting potential benefits.

Key Points

  • Evaluate the feasibility of a Randomised Control Trial on engagement with a peer support group for dental anxiety.
  • Mixed-methods design
  • Recruited 38 adults with dental anxiety via social media
  • Participants measured pre- and post-dental anxiety
  • Randomised to wait-list control or online support group
  • Conducted semi-structured interviews with participants
  • Achieved recruitment of 40 participants in 3 months
  • Observed an attrition rate of 7.5%
  • Found positive feedback from most participants about the support group
  • Calculated an effect size indicating a need for a sample size of 72 for a fully powered RCT
  • Confirmed feasibility and appropriateness of the intervention for further investigation

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Sorrell et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980ffa4c1c9540dea81249ahttps://doi.org/10.1177/13591053261415658
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