Virtual reality goggles may help kids face the dentist with less fear
NCT ID NCT07722221
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during dental anaesthesia and tooth extraction can lower children's pain, anxiety, and stress. Sixty-four children aged 6 to 10 will be randomly assigned to receive either standard behaviour management or VR distraction. Researchers will measure self-reported pain and anxiety, as well as heart rate and oxygen levels, to see if VR makes the experience less distressing.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- virtual reality distraction during dental procedures
- What this could lead to
- If it works, virtual reality could become a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and fear in children during dental visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial. The effect may be modest, and not all children may tolerate or benefit from VR during treatment.
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Conditions
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Faculty Of Dentistry ,Tishreen University, Latakia, Syria
Latakia, Syria
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