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Virtual reality may replace needles for dental fear?

NCT ID NCT07760987

Symptom relief Sponsor: Muhammed Emin Kalender Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset that shows a calming nature video can reduce anxiety, pain, and stress during a periodontal frenectomy, a minor gum surgery. Adults aged 18 to 65 who need this procedure will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus virtual reality distraction. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels during the surgery, and track pain and healing for a week afterward.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality-based audiovisual distraction using a head-mounted device showing a nature video
What this could lead to
If effective, virtual reality could become a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and pain during minor dental surgeries, improving patient comfort and experience.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all dental procedures or patients. Some people may find the headset uncomfortable or experience side effects like dizziness.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 70 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Aug 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years * Classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I or II * Presence of a clinical indication for periodontal frenectomy * No previous periodontal surgery experience * No previous virtual reality experience Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Visual or hearing impairment that may prevent the use of the virtual reality headset * History of claustrophobia * History of vertigo * Use of analgesic or sedative medication within the last 24 hours * Current substance dependence * Presence of active infection in the surgical area * Current regular use of antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, sedatives/hypnotics, or other psychotropic medications

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Dental anxiety Frenectomy Virtual reality

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Locations

  • Bilecik Seyh Edebali University Faculty of Dentistry

    Bilecik, Bilecik, 11100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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