VR headsets could replace needles for Kids' dental fear
NCT ID NCT07636330
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during dental treatment can reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 6 to 12. Eighty children will be randomly assigned to either use VR or receive standard care. Researchers will measure pain, stress, and how willing kids are to come back for future visits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Immersive Virtual Reality Headset
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help children feel less pain and anxiety during dental visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 children, so results may not apply to everyone. VR may not work for all kids and could cause motion sickness in some.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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UBC Graduate Pediatric Dental Clinic
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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