Binaural beat music may soothe nerves during dental work
NCT ID NCT07526922
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
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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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Kırıkkale University Dentistry Faculty Department of Orthodontics
Kirikkale, Turkey (Türkiye)