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First received: April 04, 2023

Clinical Trial: Virtual Reality Distraction for Dental Anxiety (PILOT)

Study Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Recruit Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Condition: Dental Anxiety

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Effects of The Virtual Reality "Dream" Game on Anxiety During Dental Procedures in Children (VR-TOOTH): A Pilot Randomized, Controlled Trial

Brief Summary: Introduction.Dental fear and anxiety (DFA) is a condition that affects approximately a quarter of children and adolescents.Lack of patient cooperation due to DFA can create an environment of stress, often obligating dentists to end appointments prematurely.Virtual reality use could improve DFA in children with special health care needs (SHCN) undergoing dental procedures.Aim. Assess the feasibility and acceptability of VR immersion as a tool to reduce dental fear and anxiety in pediatric special needs patients…

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