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New treatment option for Dental Anxiety
Official title Use of Augmented Reality Glasses and Noise-Cancelling Headphones to Reduce Dental Anxiety in Adult Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07398898
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study investigates whether new audiovisual technologies can help reduce anxiety and stress experienced by adult patients during dental procedures. Dental fear and anxiety are common barriers to receiving proper oral care.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Qualified for one of the following dental procedures: supragingival scaling, curettage, tooth extraction, or caries cavity preparation and restoration
- Provided written informed consent
- Agreed to random allocation to one of the study groups
- Able to understand and complete the STAI questionnaire and VAS pain scale
You likely can't join if
- Acute dental pain at the time of the procedure
- Teeth qualified for resection
- Pregnancy
- Diagnosis of cerebral palsy
- Epilepsy with seizures in the past 6 months
- Use of hearing aids
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Qualified for one of the following dental procedures: supragingival scaling, curettage, tooth extraction, or caries cavity preparation and restoration
- Provided written informed consent
- Agreed to random allocation to one of the study groups
- Able to understand and complete the STAI questionnaire and VAS pain scale
- Acute dental pain at the time of the procedure
- Teeth qualified for resection
- Pregnancy
- Diagnosis of cerebral palsy
- Epilepsy with seizures in the past 6 months
- Use of hearing aids
- Severe vision impairment
- Non-cooperative behavior or inability to understand the study questionnaires
- Absence on the scheduled procedure date
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
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 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.