Music therapy tested as a Needle-Free way to soothe dental fear

NCT ID NCT07173491

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether listening to classical or Turkish music during a dental filling can lower anxiety in adults aged 18-40 with moderate to high dental fear. Researchers will measure changes in blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, stress hormones, and anxiety scores. 75 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: classical music, Turkish music, or no music (control).

What this could mean

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

Active substance: music therapy (classical or Turkish music)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease dental anxiety for millions of people.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 75 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and music might not reduce anxiety for all patients.

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DENTAL ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ataturk university, Faculty of dentistry, Department of restorative Dentistry clinics
RECRUITING

Erzurum, Erzurum, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)

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