Clinical trials: Dental Anxiety, open to volunteers
Anxiety
Animal Assisted Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry
A prospective randomized trial measuring physiologic biometrics and perceptions of stress during a pediatric dental exam, cleaning, and simulated radiographs with or without a therapy dog present.
- Trial name
- AAT (NCT05464888)
- Testing
- +Short AAT, +Long AAT, Active control; NO dog
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Dental Fear
A Stepped Care Approach to Treating Dental Fear
The purpose of this study is to compare an intervention for dental fear to the usual approach (i.e., whatever participants' dentist typically does to help participants manage their fear).
- Trial name
- NCT06024395
- Testing
- A stepped-care approach to the treatment of dental fear; Dental Fearless
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York University
Anxiety, Fear
AI Avatar Video vs. Tell-Show-Do for Reducing Anxiety and Improving Cooperation in Children During Local Anesthesia
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare two behavior guidance techniques used to reduce anxiety in children during local anesthesia injections in dental treatment.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Fear, Local Anesthesia, Pediatric Dentistry
- Trial name
- NCT07449884
- Testing
- AI Avatar-Based video, Tell-Show-Do Technique
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saint-Joseph University
Aromatherapy (Geranium Essential Oil)
"The Effect of Lavender Aromatherapy on Dental Anxiety"
ABSTRACT Background: Dental anxiety is addressed as a common issue in adults, often delaying necessary dental treatments and impacting overall oral health.
- Trial name
- NCT07813221
- Testing
- Lavender Aromatherapy
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Dow University of Health Sciences
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization
Pain Perception and Anxiety With Virtual Reality vs Tell-Show-Do in Children With MIH
This pilot crossover randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effect of distraction using Virtual Reality (VR) versus the Tell-Show-Do (TSD) technique on pain perception and anxiety in children aged 6-12 with Molar Incisor…
- Trial name
- NCT07052019
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Distraction, Tell-Show-Do Technique
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Preoperative Anxiety Experienced by the Pediatric Patient, Dental Anxiety in Children
Evaluating Operation Calm With Children, Parents, and Clinicians
Operation Calm is a single-arm, mixed-methods feasibility study evaluating a virtual reality (VR) nature-based mindfulness intervention with children and adolescents aged 6-17 years, parents, and clinicians.
- Conditions
- Preoperative Anxiety Experienced by the Pediatric Patient, Dental Anxiety in Children, Procedural Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT07694934
- Testing
- Operation Calm EEMCF-VR
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Dental Anxiety, Children
Effects of Topical Anesthetics on Pain and Anxiety in Children
Dental anxiety and pain associated with local anesthetic injections are among the most common barriers to successful dental treatment in children.
- Trial name
- NCT07733622
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital
Dental Anxiety
Evaluation of Augmented Reality on Dental Pain and Anxiety During Primary Molars' Extraction
The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of using virtual reality glasses compared to augmented reality glasses as distraction methods to reduce the dental anxiety and pain in children during extraction of primary molars.
- Trial name
- NCT07467395
- Testing
- Augmented reality glasses, VR glasses
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Sara Hazem Mohamed Rabie
Emotional Anxiety and Stress During Pediatric Dental Treatment, Dental Anesthesia
Melissa Officinalis Aromatherapy for Dental Anxiety in Children
This clinical study will look at whether a plant-based essential oil called "Melissa officinalis" (lemon balm) can help reduce fear and stress in children during dental treatment.
- Trial name
- No acronym (NCT07592130)
- Testing
- Aromatherapy with Melissa officinalis essential oil - Brand A, Aromatherapy with Melissa officinalis essential oil - Brand B, Standard behavioral management
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosí
Postoperative Pain
Comparative Efficacy Of 4 mg VS. 8 mg Submucosal Dexamethasone In Postoperative Pain Management After Dental Implant Surgery: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of 4mg and 8mg dexamethasone administered submucosally in reducing postoperative pain after dental implant surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07413055
- Testing
- Dexamethasone 4 Mg/mL Injectable Solution, Dexamethasone 8Mg Solution for Injection
- Where
- Oman
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Oman Ministry of Health
Dental Anxiety in Children, Feasibility Studies
Feasibility of a Modified Dental Comfort Position for Pediatric Patients Receiving Dental Exams
The goal of this study is to learn if a modified bottom-to-bottom comfort position is a feasible alternative to the traditional knee-to-knee position during dental hygiene examinations for patients aged 12 months to 5 years.
- Conditions
- Dental Anxiety in Children, Feasibility Studies, Comfort
- Trial name
- NCT07798141
- Testing
- Modified Bottom-to-Bottom Comfort Position
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Dental Fear and Anxiety
Sensory Adapted Dental Environments to Enhance Oral Care for Children With and Without Dental Fear and Anxiety
This study is a randomized clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of a Sensory Adapted Dental Environment (SADE) alone and together with a video-based modeling (VBM) component (VBM-SADE), compared to a regular dental…
- Trial name
- SADE-DFA (NCT06912854)
- Testing
- Sensory Adapted Dental Environment, Video-based Modeling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 312 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Tooth Extraction, Dental Anxiety
Comparison of Needle-Free Injection and Conventional Syringe for Tooth Extractions in Children
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a needle-free injection system can make tooth extraction less stressful for children than a conventional dental syringe.
- Conditions
- Tooth Extraction, Dental Anxiety, Procedural Pain, Anesthesia, Dental
- Trial name
- NCT07548892
- Testing
- Needle-Free Jet Injection System, Conventional Syringe Injection
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BIF)
A Comparative Study of Virtual Reality and Sensory-Adapted Dental Environments for Dental Anxiety Reduction in Individuals With Borderline Intellectual Functioning
A randomized clinical trial was conducted with 100 participants with borderline intellectual functioning (BIF) and moderate dental anxiety (DAS: 9-12).
- Trial name
- NCT07503249
- Testing
- immersive VR software delivered through Meta Quest 3® headset during dental procedure, Sensory adapted dentist environment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Oasi Research Institute-IRCCS
Dental Anxiety, Postoperative Pain
Effect of Alpha-Band Binaural Beats on Stress and Recovery in Third Molar Surgery
Preoperative anxiety and loud equipment noises, such as dental drills, create significant stress and autonomic fluctuations in patients undergoing oral surgery.
- Conditions
- Dental Anxiety, Postoperative Pain, Impacted Tooth, Binaural Beats
- Trial name
- NCT07881640
- Testing
- 10 Hz Alpha-Band Binaural Beats Track, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alperen Kalyoncu
Dental Anxiety, Dental Fear
The Effect of a Kaleidoscope and Cartoons for Dental Treatment in Children
Dental fear and anxiety are among the most common challenges encountered in pediatric dental practice and may negatively affect children's cooperation and acceptance of dental treatment.
- Conditions
- Dental Anxiety, Dental Fear, Pain
- Trial name
- Pain (NCT07462364)
- Testing
- Kaleidoscope Distraction, Cartoon Distraction
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dicle University
Dental Anxiety
Music Therapy in Restorative Dentistry
After administering a questionnaire to collect demographic data (including gender, age, education level, and frequency of dental visits) and MDAS scores, patients with an MDAS score of 10 or higher, indicating moderate to high…
- Trial name
- NCT07173491
- Testing
- classical music group, turkish music group, control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Dental Anxiety, Third Molar Extraction
Clinical Study Evaluating the Effect of Virtual Reality on Reducing Patients' Anxiety During Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Dental anxiety is common during third molar extractions and may exacerbate pain perception. Local anesthesia does not prevent exposure to stress-inducing stimuli.
- Conditions
- Dental Anxiety, Third Molar Extraction, Oral Surgery
- Trial name
- SEREIN (NCT07273968)
- Testing
- Virtual reality HypnoVR® (VR headset + hypnotic software), Control Group (No VR)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Child Behavior, Dental Anxiety
Evaluation of Custom-designed Dental Storybook on the Dental Anxiety and Behavior of Children
Conventional behavior management techniques, namely: verbal communication and tell-show-do were used in the operatory for the participating children (Group A).
- Trial name
- NCT06711367
- Testing
- tell show do behavior management technique, a costume-designed storybook
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- October University for Modern Sciences and Arts
Intellectual and Developmental Differences, Dental Anxiety
Music Therapy to Improve Dental Procedure Tolerance and Reduce Distress in Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Differences
Adults with intellectual and developmental differences may experience behavioral distress, sensory sensitivity, and difficulty tolerating dental procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT07806201
- Testing
- Live Music Therapy, Recorded Music
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester