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Can a light show calm dental fear? new study tests sensory projector for special needs patients

NCT ID NCT06776653

Symptom relief Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a sensory projector called Tovertafel Pixie can reduce anxiety in patients with special needs during dental care. About 100 adults will be observed in a real-life setting at Nantes University Hospital. The projector displays calming images on ceilings or walls to distract patients. Researchers will compare anxiety levels between those exposed to the projector and those who are not.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Tovertafel Pixie projector (sensory distraction device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety during dental visits for people with special needs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, real-life study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by other factors. The projector may not reduce anxiety for everyone.

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Study facts

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

Participants

About 100 people

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

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Who is studied

Adult patients consulting the specialized care unit of the dentistry department at Hôtel-Dieu University Hospital in Nantes, capable of understanding the various questions independently or with the assistance of a trusted person

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient, over 18 years old; * consulting in the specialized care unit; * who understands French; * receiving care in the specialized dentistry unit and capable of expressing themselves independently regarding the various items in the questionnaire, whether orally, in writing, through a speech synthesis system, or using pictograms; * able to provide consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * receiving care in the specialized care unit who are unable to express themselves independently regarding the various items in the questionnaire, whether orally, in writing, through a speech synthesis system, or using pictograms; * refuse to participate in the study; * under guardianship, curatorship, or legal protection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tooth disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Odontologic disorders

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Nantes-Department of Dentistry

    RECRUITING

    Nantes, Nantes, 44000, France