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Virtual reality cartoons could replace needles for Kids' dental fear

NCT ID NCT07693764

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sultan Qaboos University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether watching immersive 3D cartoons through a virtual reality headset can reduce anxiety and pain in children aged 6 to 10 who need a baby tooth pulled. One group wears VR glasses, another watches 2D cartoons on a headset, and a third gets standard care with verbal distraction. Researchers measure anxiety, pain, heart rate, and cooperation to see which method works best.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality headset
What this could lead to
If effective, VR could become a simple, drug-free tool to help children feel calmer and experience less pain during dental procedures.
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. Results may not apply to older children or different procedures.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 168 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2027

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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: * Children aged 6 to 10 years * Classified as ASA class 1 or 2 (healthy or with mild systemic disease) * Those who demonstrated Frankl behavior rating 2 and 3 toward dental procedures * Children with NO previous exposure to invasive dental procedure * No prior experience using VR glasses * Requiring extraction of mandibular deciduous molar under local anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * ASA 3 and above * Those who demonstrated Frankl behavior rating 1 and 4 toward dental procedures * Special needs ( intellectual and developmental) * Children on psychotropic medication * Children wearing glasses * Presence of intra-oral swelling

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sultan Qaboos University Hospital - Dental & Maxillofacial Department

    Muscat, Oman

  • The Medical City of Military and Security Service (Dental Center-AlKhoudh )

    Muscat, Oman

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