CompletedNot Applicable

Virtual Reality and Anxiety in Pediatric Dentistry

United States53 participantsStarted 2021-10-21

Plain-language summary

Two groups of pediatric patients between the ages of 4 to 12 years old will be examined in this study. The treatment group will receive dental treatment while wearing Virtual reality Headset. Control group will receive the standard of care dental treatment with under nitrous sedation. Procedures performed in all groups will be restorative treatments, which can include intraoral anesthetic injections, placing dental fillings, crowns, and the extractions of teeth. In group 1, A specific VR headset, the "Oculus Quest 2" will be used. Through the headset, a video will be played for the child during a dental procedure.

Who can participate

Age range4 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female pediatric dental patients age 4-12 years * Require a restorative procedure that includes injection of anesthesia . * Exhibiting behavior Frankel 2 or 3 during their new patient, recall or previous dental appointment. * ASA 1 or 1 Exclusion Criteria: * Children who exhibit behavior rated as Frankl 1, or Frankl 4. * Have health issues that prevent use of VR Oculus headset, * Hypersensitivity to audio-visual devices that can lead to seizures * ASA 3 or 4

What they're measuring

Rate of effectiveness virtual reality goggles reduce pain

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04886141

SponsorGeisinger Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-04-01

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