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VR hypnosis may replace laughing gas for scared kids at the dentist

NCT ID NCT05167331

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether virtual reality hypnosis can reduce anxiety and pain in children during dental procedures as effectively as nitrous oxide (laughing gas). Thirty anxious children aged 7 to 10 took part. Researchers measured their behavior and pain levels to compare the two approaches.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

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Started

Feb 2022

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion criteria: * Patients aged between 7 and 10 years * With an indication for conservative and/or endodontic care of at least 2 temporary molars belonging to the same dental arch, unilateral or bilateral, and equivalent in terms of caries and symptoms * With dental anxiety * ASA I patients Exclusion criteria: * Patient with a history of MEOPA or virtual reality sedation for dental treatment * Patient refusing to do preoperative intra-oral x-rays * Patient with one of the MEOPA contraindications * Patient with a history of post-operative nausea vomiting or motion sickness * Patient with visual or hearing disorders * Patient presenting with a psychiatric pathology or having taken psychotropic drugs in the 8 weeks preceding the 1st visit and during the duration of the study * Patient with claustrophobia * Patient without French Social Security coverage * Lack of consent from the holders of parental authority to participate in the study

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Dental anxiety

Contacts and locations

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  • Les Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg

    Strasbourg, 67091, France

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