Can a VR headset replace the Dentist's drill of fear?

NCT ID NCT07738718

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

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during dental procedures can reduce pain and anxiety compared to standard care. Adults needing similar fillings on both sides of their mouth will receive one side with VR distraction and the other without, allowing a direct comparison. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, heart rate, and patient satisfaction to see if VR improves the dental experience.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Virtual reality headset used as a distraction technique during dental treatment
What this could lead to: If effective, VR could become a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during routine dental care, improving patient comfort.
What could go wrong: The trial is small and early, so results may not apply broadly. VR may not work for everyone, and some people might find it uncomfortable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DENTAL ANXIETY PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Professor Muhammad Zubair Ahmad
RECRUITING

Ar Rass, Al-Qassim Region, 58883, Saudi Arabia

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