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Virtual reality beats dental drill jitters in new study

NCT ID NCT06804967

Symptom relief Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether using a virtual reality relaxation headset during orthodontic bonding (getting braces put on) can lower anxiety in teens and adults. 62 participants were randomly assigned to either use the VR headset or not. Researchers measured anxiety through questionnaires and vital signs before and after the procedure. The goal is to find a non-drug way to make dental visits less stressful.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality relaxation headset
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety during dental procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 62 participants. The effect may be modest or not apply to people with diagnosed anxiety disorders.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

62 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

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.

Ages

13 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Scheduled for fixed orthodontic treatment at IUSD Graduate Orthodontic Clinic * Comprehensive treatment case * Maxillary or mandibular arch bonding * Patients \> 13 years of age * Must be able to read written English and comprehend spoken English Exclusion Criteria: * Re-treatment cases * Diagnosed and/or reported clinical general anxiety disorder * Currently taking pharmacologic anxiolytics * Light hypersensitivity * Self-reported history of seizures, concussions * History of moderate to severe clinically diagnosed mental illness * Self-reported history of hypertension or severe heart disease * Self-reported history of a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator * Visual and/or auditory impairment * Patients with craniofacial anomalies * History of significant motion sickness or vertigo

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Indiana University School of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics Grad Clinic

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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