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Soothing sounds and breathing exercises tested for dental anxiety

NCT ID NCT05844878

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Malaya Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether listening to relaxing piano music and practicing mindfulness (like deep breathing) can help reduce dental anxiety. 240 adults in Iraq were split into two groups: one received the music and mindfulness techniques, the other did not. The goal was to see if these simple, non-drug methods could lower anxiety levels during dental treatment.

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Active substance
music and mindfulness techniques (relaxing piano music, relaxation breathing, muscle relaxation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help people feel less anxious during dental visits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial in one city, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest and not last long.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

288 people

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Started

Feb 2023

Finished

Jul 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

17 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Researchers will include patients who fulfill these criteria: * All patients with self-reported anxiety score MDAS from (6 - 25) in phase one. * All patients who are scheduled to undergo dental treatment with a planned maximum treatment length of 30 minutes are eligible to participate in the study. * Patients accept to undergo management technique for their dental anxiety. Exclusion Criteria: Researchers will exclude the following patients: * Patients who have systemic diseases other than diabetes, hypertension, heart problem, and hyperthyroidism. * Patients that did not complete the MDAS questionnaire. * Patients that did not attend any follow up. * Patients that refuse to complete and follow the study requirement. Severe psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment that prevents participation in mindfulness, hearing impairment that prevents music intervention, and current use of an anxiolytic medication.

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Behavioral management Dental anxiety

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dental Private Clinic

    Karbala, Hay Al-amel, 5600, Iraq

  • UM University

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia

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