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Virtual reality goggles may help kids face the dentist with less fear

NCT ID NCT07722221

Symptom relief Sponsor: Latakia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

64 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2021

Finished

Mar 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children aged 6-10 years. 2. Physically healthy with no neurological disorders or systemic diseases. 3. Children classified as positive" or "negative-positive" according to the modified Frankl Behavioral Rating Scale. 4. Not taking any sedatives or analgesics drugs Exclusion Criteria: 1. Uncooperative children who exhibit clear behavioral problems. 2. Children with systemic diseases or disorders that may interfere with local anesthesia. 3. Use of any medications that may affect vital signs or pain response. 4. Presence of infection at the injection site.

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Conditions

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agnosia

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Dental anxiety Pain management Pediatric dentistry

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty Of Dentistry ,Tishreen University, Latakia, Syria

    Latakia, Syria

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