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Virtual reality eyewear tested to soothe dental fears in children with hearing loss

NCT ID NCT07245030

Symptom relief Sponsor: October University for Modern Sciences and Arts Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares using virtual reality glasses versus the standard 'show-do' technique to reduce dental anxiety in 54 children with moderate to severe hearing impairment. The children will have their pulse and anxiety scores measured during a dental cleaning. The goal is to see if VR distraction works better than simply showing and explaining the procedure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality eyewear
What this could lead to
If it works, VR glasses could become a simple, drug-free way to help children with hearing loss feel calmer during dental cleanings.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (54 children) in one country, so results may not apply everywhere. The effect may be small or no better than the standard approach.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 54 people

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

Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

6 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children with moderate to severe Hearing impairment. 2. Children require dental prophylaxis. 3. Apparently, Health Children. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Children with severe cognitive impairment or developmental disorders. 2. Children who are unable or unwilling to cooperate with the study protocol or assessment. 3. Children with complicated systemic diseases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Behavior hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Dental anxiety of hearing impairment

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • October University for Modern Sciences and Arts

    RECRUITING

    Giza, Giza Governorate, 12611, Egypt

  • October University for Modern Sciences and Arts

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Giza, Egypt