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Live music may soothe dental anxiety in adults with developmental disabilities

NCT ID NCT07806201

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Rochester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether live music therapy, delivered by a board-certified music therapist, can help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities stay calm and cooperative during dental procedures. About 50 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either live music therapy or recorded music while undergoing non-emergency dental work with local anesthesia. Researchers will measure how feasible and acceptable the therapy is, and whether it reduces distress and improves cooperation.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Live music therapy delivered by a board-certified music therapist
What this could lead to
If it works, live music therapy could offer a drug-free way to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities stay calm during dental procedures, reducing the need for sedation.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy's success depends on individual response, and it may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

May 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (≥18 years) with a documented I/DD, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability, ADHD, or other DSM-5-defined neurodevelopmental conditions. * Frankl Behavioral Rating Scale score of Negative (3) or Definitely Negative (4) at baseline assessment. * English as primary language. * Scheduled for non-emergency dental procedure with local anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Unwillingness to participate or refusal to provide informed consent * Legal inability to consent * Disinterest in or refusal of music therapy intervention * Scheduled for pharmacological sedation

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Conditions

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developmental disability

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dental anxiety Intellectual and developmental disabilities

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eastman Institute for Oral Health Complex Care Clinic

    Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

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