One-Minute mind trick may ease dental surgery anxiety

NCT ID NCT06768021

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Alameda Health System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a brief guided visualization exercise before sedation can improve outcomes for people undergoing oral surgery. 128 patients received either standard instructions or standard instructions plus a one-minute guided visualization. Researchers measured anxiety, pain, nausea, and overall satisfaction after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: guided visualization exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this simple mental exercise could help patients feel less anxious and more comfortable during dental surgery sedation.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 128 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or not noticeable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Crying Facies Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANESTHESIA AND PROCEDURE RELATED TIME INTERVALS ANESTHESIA COMPLICATION ANESTHESIA INDUCTION ANESTHESIA OUTCOMES ANESTHESIA RECOVERY PERIOD ANESTHESIA, INTRAVENOUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic, Highland Hospital, Alameda Health System

Oakland, California, 94602, United States

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