Effect of Virtual Reality Distraction on Anxiety Control During Impacted Molar Tooth Surgery (NCT06513260) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of Virtual Reality Distraction on Anxiety Control During Impacted Molar Tooth Surgery
Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2025-01-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of virtual reality distraction therapy using virtual reality glasses in reducing dental anxiety during the surgical extraction of impacted lower third molar teeth.The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is the use of the virtual reality distraction during the procedure effective on perceived pain and anxiety?
* Evaluation of the effectiveness of the virtual reality distraction based on initial anxiety test scores.
* Does the use of the virtual reality headset cause difficulties for the clinician in performing the procedure?
Patients will undergo anxiety tests before surgery.
Pre-operative vital signs will be recorded.
The procedure will be performed either with or without virtual reality glasses, according to the randomly assigned groups.
Post-operative vital signs will be recorded.
At the end of the procedure, all patients will undergo anxiety tests and verbal rating scales.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being over 18 years old
* Being systemically healthy
* Needing surgical extraction treatment of impacted lower third molar (in mesioangular position according to Tetsch and Wagner Classification)
* Having a score of 11 or higher on the dental anxiety scale
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of seizures or convulsive disorders
* Balance disorders such as nystagmus or vertigo
* Use of psychotropic medications
* Undergoing treatment for anxiety
* Patients with psychiatric disorders
* Presence of dermatological lesions, especially around the face and eyes
* Presence of any lesion in the eye that would prevent the use of virtual reality
* Presence of systemic diseases and medication use contraindicating surgical extraction of impacted teeth
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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