Virtual reality and relaxation ease pain after wisdom tooth removal, study finds

NCT ID NCT06917989

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether relaxation exercises and virtual reality (VR) can reduce pain, anxiety, and other discomforts after impacted wisdom tooth surgery. 36 adults who had their lower wisdom teeth removed were given either relaxation exercises, VR, or standard education. Researchers measured pain, mouth opening, sleep quality, and anxiety. The goal was to see if these non-drug approaches could help people recover more comfortably.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: relaxation exercise and virtual reality application
What this could lead to: If effective, these non-drug methods could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve recovery and comfort after dental surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are not a replacement for standard medical care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN RELAXATION THIRD MOLAR SURGERY VIRTUAL REALITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Health Sciences

Ankara, Kecioren, 06610, Turkey (Türkiye)

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