VR game takes the fear out of Kids' first dental visit
NCT ID NCT07167394
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) game can lower anxiety and pain in children aged 6 to 10 during their first dental treatment. Half of the 88 kids will wear VR glasses showing an interactive game that explains each step, while the other half gets the standard 'tell-show-do' approach. Researchers will measure anxiety and pain using questionnaires and heart rate monitors. The goal is to make dental visits more positive and less scary for children.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Virtual reality (VR) game
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to make dental visits less scary for children, improving their long-term oral health habits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 88 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The VR game might not reduce anxiety more than the standard approach.
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Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry Dept
Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)