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Binaural beat music may soothe nerves during dental work

NCT ID NCT07526922

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kırıkkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether listening to music with alpha binaural beats (a type of sound that may promote relaxation) reduces anxiety and stress in 66 adolescents getting braces. Participants were randomly assigned to hear binaural beat music, relaxing music, or no sound during the procedure. Researchers measured anxiety through questionnaires, vital signs, and saliva stress markers. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach can make dental visits less stressful.

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Active substance
alpha binaural beat music
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety during dental procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 66 adolescents, so results may not apply to other ages or settings. The effect may be small or no better than relaxing music alone.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

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Started

May 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 12 to 18 years * Undergoing orthodontic treatment * Scheduled for orthodontic bracket placement * Provided written informed consent; for participants younger than 16 years, consent was also obtained from a parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Age younger than 12 years or older than 18 years * Significant medical history, including psychological disorders such as anxiety or depression, hearing problems, epilepsy, attention disorders, diabetes, hypertension, dry mouth, or other systemic chronic or endocrine diseases * Use of psychiatric medications * Use of biotin, antihistaminic drugs, or anticholinergic drugs * Presence of oral lesions * Unwillingness to continue or participate in the study

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Binaural beats Dental anxiety Music-based intervention Orthodontic treatment Procedural stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kırıkkale University Dentistry Faculty Department of Orthodontics

    Kirikkale, Turkey (Türkiye)

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