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VR goggles take the fear out of the Dentist's chair

NCT ID NCT06513260

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses during wisdom tooth surgery can lower anxiety and pain. Fifty adults with high dental fear were randomly assigned to have the procedure with or without VR. Researchers measured heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety scores before, during, and after surgery, and also asked the dentist about any difficulties.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality glasses
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help people feel less anxious during dental procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the VR headset might be uncomfortable or interfere with the dentist's work.

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Study facts

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

\- Healthy volunteers

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years old * Being systemically healthy * Needing surgical extraction treatment of impacted lower third molar (in mesioangular position according to Tetsch and Wagner Classification) * Having a score of 11 or higher on the dental anxiety scale Exclusion Criteria: * History of seizures or convulsive disorders * Balance disorders such as nystagmus or vertigo * Use of psychotropic medications * Undergoing treatment for anxiety * Patients with psychiatric disorders * Presence of dermatological lesions, especially around the face and eyes * Presence of any lesion in the eye that would prevent the use of virtual reality * Presence of systemic diseases and medication use contraindicating surgical extraction of impacted teeth

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Dental anxiety Impact molar Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kütahya Health Science University

    Kütahya, 43020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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