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Use of Augmented Reality Glasses and Noise-Cancelling Headphones to Reduce Dental Anxiety in Adult Patients

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllMedical University of Warsaw
NCT07398898 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study investigates whether new audiovisual technologies can help reduce anxiety and stress experienced by adult patients during dental procedures. Dental fear and anxiety are common barriers to receiving proper oral care. This randomized controlled trial aims to explore whether the use of specific devices-augmented reality (AR) glasses and noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones-can improve patient comfort and decrease physiological signs of stress during dental treatment. Participants in this study will undergo a standard dental procedure. In addition, they will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control group (no audiovisual intervention), a group using ANC headphones that play relaxing music during the procedure, or a group using AR glasses that display relaxing visual scenes along with the same music. Before the procedure, each participant will complete a psychological q

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Qualified for one of the following dental procedures: supragingival scaling, curettage, tooth extraction, or caries cavity preparation and restoration * Provided written informed consent * Agreed to random allocation to one of the study groups * Able to understand and complete the STAI questionnaire and VAS pain scale Exclusion Criteria: * Acute dental pain at the time of the procedure * Teeth qualified for resection * Pregnancy * Diagnosis of cerebral palsy * Epilepsy with seizures in the past 6 months * Use of hearing aids * Severe vision impairment * Non-cooperative behavior or inability to understand the study questionnaires * Absence on the scheduled procedure date
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What it tests

  • AR Glasses with Video and Music
  • ANC Headphones with Music
  • Sensory Placebo Devices
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Where

1 site
University Dental Center, Medical University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland
🤝 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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