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AR glasses could take the ouch out of dental shots for kids

NCT ID NCT06724341

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether augmented reality glasses can reduce pain and anxiety in children during dental numbing injections. 108 children aged 7-9 were divided into four groups: some watched movies, some played video games, some did both through the glasses, and a control group watched movies on a phone. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and behavior during the injection.

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Active substance
augmented reality glasses
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give dentists a simple, drug-free way to help children feel less pain and fear during numbing injections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 108 children. The results may not apply to all kids or dental procedures, and the effect might be small.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

108 people

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Started

Dec 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 9 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children aged between 7 and 9 years 2. Children categorized as having positive or definitely positive behavior on Frankl behavioral scale. 3. Children whose dental treatment requires an IANB injection. 4. Children with neither previous dental anesthesia experience nor augmented reality experience. 5. Children who do not suffer from any neurological, psychological or hearing disorders Exclusion Criteria: 1. Children who refuse to put the glasses on. 2. Children suffering from acute dental pain. 3. Children suffering from auditory or visual disturbances

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder

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Anaesthesia Anxiety

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Pediatric Dentistry

    Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic, DM20AM19, Syria

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