Virtual reality goggles may ease pain at the dentist for kids with intellectual disability

NCT ID NCT07503262

First seen Apr 05, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a professional teeth cleaning can lower pain in children aged 5 to 7 who have mild intellectual disability and moderate dental anxiety. About 102 children will take part, and their pain will be measured using a special scale. The goal is to see if a fun VR distraction can make dental visits more comfortable.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Oasi Research Institute

    Troina, EN, 94018, Italy

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