Virtual reality could take the pain out of teeth cleaning for children with mild intellectual disability
NCT ID NCT07473479
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.
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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 has not yet started recruiting. The effect may be small or not apply to all children.
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Oasi IRCCS Research Institute
Troina, Enna, Italy