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