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New treatment option for Dental Anxiety
Official title Music Therapy in Restorative Dentistry
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07173491
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- After administering a questionnaire to collect demographic data (including gender, age, education level, and frequency of dental visits) and MDAS scores, patients with an MDAS score of 10 or higher, indicating moderate to high dental anxiety, will be randomly allocated into three groups (n = 25 per group). Standard restorative treatment will be performed on the selected patients under music therapy.
- This is a blinded study.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 40. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Systemically healthy adults aged 18-40 years.
- Presence of D2 dentin caries confirmed by clinical and radiographic examination, characterized by radiolucency limited to the outer half of the...
- Indication for single-session restorative treatment,
- Individuals with moderate-to-high dental anxiety according to the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), defined as a total score ≥10 (moderate...
- Ability and willingness to complete questionnaires and comply with study procedures.
You likely can't join if
- deep dentin or pulpal involvement lesions, secondary caries, cracks, or fractured teeth,
- Acute or spontaneous dental pain, percussion sensitivity, or periapical pathology,
- Individuals with an MDAS total score ≤ 9 (no/low dental anxiety) were excluded.
- Hearing impairment or contraindications for music therapy,
- Psychiatric medication use or a diagnosed psychiatric disorder affecting anxiety response,
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 40 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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