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Virtual Reality Distraction for Dental Anxiety (RCT)

RecruitingNAAges 6 Years - 17 YearsAllSt. Justine's Hospital
NCT06182462 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The aim of this randomized clinical trial is to verify the efficacy of VR immersion over a muted cartoon on a wall-mounted TV to decrease dental fear and anxiety of children undergoing dental procedures. The study also aims to gain insight on the satisfaction of parents and healthcare providers on the use of VR during dental appointments. Main research question: Does VR immersion compare to a cartoon on a wall-mounted TV is more efficacious to decrease dental fear and anxiety of children requiring dental procedures? Participants will be playing through a VR immersive game wearing a eye-tracking VR headset that requires no movement of the head to play, facilitating the dental procedure. The investigators will take measures of the stress levels of participants and their parents using a validated stress scale and also by taking salivary samples to verify the levels of a stress biomarker

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 6 to 17 years; 2. Received the dentist's recommendation to participate; 3. Required to undergo any dental procedure; 4. Accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian who can understand, read, and write in either French or English. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Suffer from epilepsy, 2. Paralysis or paresis of the hand 3. Has any diagnosed eye disease/problem, 4. Any other conditions preventing them from using virtual reality (VR) (e.g., epidermolysis bullosa).
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What it tests

  • Virtual Reality Distraction
  • Dental Clinic's Standard Treatment
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Where

1 site
St.Justine's Hospital
Montreal, Canada
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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