Virtual reality could take the pain out of teeth cleaning for children with mild intellectual disability

NCT ID NCT07473479

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Oasi Research Institute-IRCCS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether wearing virtual reality goggles during a dental cleaning can reduce how much pain children with mild intellectual disability feel. About 102 children aged 5 to 7 with moderate dental anxiety will take part. Half will use VR during cleaning, and half will not. Researchers will measure pain using a standard scale.

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 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 has not yet started recruiting. The effect may be small or not apply to all children.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intellectual disability

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MILD INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oasi IRCCS Research Institute

Troina, Enna, Italy

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