Binaural beat music may soothe nerves during dental work

NCT ID NCT07526922

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kırıkkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether listening to music with alpha binaural beats (a type of sound that may promote relaxation) reduces anxiety and stress in 66 adolescents getting braces. Participants were randomly assigned to hear binaural beat music, relaxing music, or no sound during the procedure. Researchers measured anxiety through questionnaires, vital signs, and saliva stress markers. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach can make dental visits less stressful.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: alpha binaural beat music
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety during dental procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 66 adolescents, so results may not apply to other ages or settings. The effect may be small or no better than relaxing music alone.

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BINAURAL BEATS DENTAL ANXIETY MUSIC-BASED INTERVENTION ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT PROCEDURAL STRESS

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Locations

Kırıkkale University Dentistry Faculty Department of Orthodontics

Kirikkale, Turkey (Türkiye)

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