VR goggles could ease dental pain for kids with intellectual disability
NCT ID NCT07503262
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a dental cleaning can reduce pain in children aged 5 to 7 with mild intellectual disability and moderate dental anxiety. Half of the 102 participants will use VR while the other half receives standard care. Pain levels will be measured using a standard scale. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to improve the dental experience for these children.
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Active substance
Virtual reality distraction device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to make dental visits less painful for children with mild intellectual disability.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (102 participants) that hasn't started yet. The effect may be small or not work for all children, and VR headsets might not be tolerated by every child.
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Oasi Research Institute
Troina, EN, 94018, Italy
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