Status:
RECRUITING
Virtual Reality Distraction for Dental Anxiety (RCT)
Lead Sponsor:
St. Justine's Hospital
Conditions:
Dental Anxiety
Dental Phobia
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-17 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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 procedur...
Detailed Description
Background Dental fear and anxiety (DFA) is a condition that affects approximately 13.3% to 29.3% of children and adolescents, and is a significant cause of patients avoiding dental care. In children...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 6 to 17 years;
- Received the dentist's recommendation to participate;
- Required to undergo any dental procedure;
- Accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian who can understand, read, and write in either French or English.
Exclusion
- Suffer from epilepsy,
- Paralysis or paresis of the hand
- Has any diagnosed eye disease/problem,
- Any other conditions preventing them from using virtual reality (VR) (e.g., epidermolysis bullosa).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
88 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06182462
Start Date
November 1 2023
End Date
March 1 2026
Last Update
August 24 2025
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St.Justine's Hospital
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H1T 3C5