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Dental anxiety? AR glasses and music may offer a Drug-Free fix

NCT ID NCT07398898

Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether wearing augmented reality (AR) glasses with calming nature scenes and music, or noise-cancelling headphones playing music, can help adults feel less anxious and stressed during common dental procedures like cleanings or fillings. About 250 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: AR glasses, headphones, or standard care (no extra devices). Researchers will measure anxiety through questionnaires and stress via skin sensors and heart rate. The goal is to find simple, non-drug ways to improve the dental experience.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
AR glasses with video and music, ANC headphones with music
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help people feel calmer during dental visits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study. The devices may not reduce anxiety for everyone, and results may not apply to more complex dental procedures.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 250 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Qualified for one of the following dental procedures: supragingival scaling, curettage, tooth extraction, or caries cavity preparation and restoration * Provided written informed consent * Agreed to random allocation to one of the study groups * Able to understand and complete the STAI questionnaire and VAS pain scale Exclusion Criteria: * Acute dental pain at the time of the procedure * Teeth qualified for resection * Pregnancy * Diagnosis of cerebral palsy * Epilepsy with seizures in the past 6 months * Use of hearing aids * Severe vision impairment * Non-cooperative behavior or inability to understand the study questionnaires * Absence on the scheduled procedure date

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Dental Center, Medical University of Warsaw

    RECRUITING

    Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 02-006, Poland

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