VR or softer settings: which calms anxious kids at the dentist?
NCT ID NCT07261670
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two ways to reduce dental anxiety in 98 children aged 10-13 with borderline intellectual functioning. One group used a virtual reality headset during dental treatment, while the other experienced a sensory-adapted environment with dim lights and quiet tools. The goal was to see which helped more children complete a filling within 30 minutes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual reality headset and sensory-adapted dental environment
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward simple, non-drug ways to help children with borderline intellectual functioning feel calmer during dental visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 98 participants. Results may not apply to other age groups or settings, and neither approach may work for everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Ass. Oasi Maria SS
Troina, EN, 94018, Italy
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