Headsets beat needle fear: VR and MR help kids stay calm at the dentist
NCT ID NCT07398105
First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) or mixed reality (MR) headsets could help children aged 6 to 12 feel less anxious and experience less pain during dental numbing shots. 142 healthy children were randomly assigned to use either a VR or MR headset while getting local anesthesia. Researchers measured anxiety and pain using standard scales to see which technology worked better for calming kids during dental procedures.
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Selcuk University
Konya, Konya, 42150, Turkey (Türkiye)
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