Music as medicine: study tests if tunes can tame dental pain

NCT ID NCT07543042

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

Summary

This study tested whether listening to personally chosen music can reduce pain and anxiety during dental drilling. Thirty adults picked a relaxing song and had their heart rate, blood pressure, and pain levels measured with and without music. The goal is to see if music can be a simple, drug-free way to make dental procedures more comfortable.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

personally chosen music

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during dental visits.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 30 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia dental caries Fractures, Stress Toothache

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Private Dental Clinic of Dr. Mhammad El Dimachki

    Baabda, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon