3D skull models calm nerves before jaw surgery, study finds
NCT ID NCT07394881
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether showing patients a short animation or a 3D model of a skull before jaw surgery could reduce their anxiety. Thirty adults scheduled for surgery were split into three groups: one got only standard talk, another added a video, and the third added a 3D model. Their anxiety was measured before and after the information session. The goal was to see if these visual tools help patients feel calmer before the operation.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (≥18 years). * Scheduled to undergo elective bimaxillary orthognathic surgery under general anesthesia. * Able to understand the study procedures and complete the anxiety questionnaires. * Provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Current diagnosis of a major psychiatric disorder or use of anxiolytic/antidepressant medication that could affect anxiety assessment. * Cognitive impairment or inability to complete the questionnaires. * Emergency surgery. * Refusal to participate or withdrawal of consent. * Any condition judged by the investigator to interfere with participation or outcome assessment.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara universty
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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