Objective: To investigate whether Trataka practice reduces anxiety in children undergoing dental procedures compared to relaxation techniques. Methods: A two-arm, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial was conducted with 120 children aged 8-11 years requiring local anesthesia for dental procedures. Participants were randomized to either a Trataka group (n=60) or a relaxation techniques group (n=60). Both groups received four weeks of training on their assigned intervention. The primary outcome was anxiety level measured by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) questionnaire administered pre- and post-intervention. Secondary outcomes included resting pulse rate and blood pressure (measured pre-procedure) and observed anxiety-related behaviors during procedures.