Tunes take the terror out of the Dentist's chair for kids
NCT ID NCT07350993
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether listening to music can reduce dental anxiety in children aged 9 to 12. In a randomized trial, one group listened to music during dental procedures while the other received standard care. Researchers measured anxiety using special scales before, during, and after treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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78 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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9 to 16 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 9-16 years * Systemically healthy children * Native Turkish speakers * Written informed consent obtained from both the child and a parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any mental or physical disability * History of psychiatric or developmental disorders * Known allergies * Use of medications
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kütahya Health Sciences University Faculty of Dentistry
Kütahya, Kütahya, 43100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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