Clinical trials
Dental Anxiety clinical trials
Below are recruiting dental anxiety clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 34 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07853014Recruiting
Virtual reality to ease anxiety during wisdom tooth surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality (a headset showing calming images) helps reduce anxiety during lower wisdom tooth surgery. If you're having this procedure, the virtual reality might make the experience less stressful.
Hanoi, HanoiAges 18 years+ - NCT07667023Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for kids' dental anxiety
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset can help reduce anxiety in children during dental treatment. It may be a good option if your child is nervous about the dentist.
BudapestAges 6–12 - NCT07201480Recruiting
Thinking about death and emotions: a lab study
This study looks at how thinking about death affects feelings of anxiety and sadness. You'll do a short lab task and answer questions.
Cluj-NapocaAges 18–65 - NCT07835191Recruiting
Cooling and sweet solution to ease dental shot pain in children
This study tests whether cooling the injection site and using a sweet-tasting solution before the dental numbing shot can reduce pain for children aged 7 to 11. If your child needs a dental procedure requiring a local anesthetic injection, this might help make the experience more comfortable.
Cairo, El SheroukAges 7–11 - NCT06725134Recruiting
Do therapy dogs help kids feel calmer during dental shots?
This study tests if having a trained therapy dog in the room reduces a child's anxiety and improves their behavior when getting numbing medicine for dental work. It could help children who are nervous about dental procedures feel more at ease.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 4–12 - NCT07717229Recruiting
Biofeedback and VR for kids during dental injections
This trial tests if a video game-like biofeedback tool (BrightHearts) or virtual reality can help children feel calmer during a numbing injection for dental work. It may be a good fit for healthy kids ages 7–12 who need a shot in the lower jaw.
GizaAges 7–12 - NCT07719205Recruiting
Pre-visit imagery for children's dental care
This trial tests a tactile pre-visit imagery strategy to help children aged 4 to 10 years who have never had dental treatment before. The goal is to see if it reduces anxiety and improves their first experience with a filling or crown.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 4–10 - NCT06808373Recruiting
Hypnosis for gum disease treatment
This study tests whether hypnosis can help with gum disease treatment. It is for adults who have chronic gum disease but are otherwise healthy.
AfyonkarahisarAges 20–65 - NCT07173491Recruiting
Music therapy for anxious dental patients having cavity treatment
This trial tests whether listening to music during a single dental visit can reduce anxiety for people with mild to moderate tooth decay who are nervous about dental procedures.
Erzurum, ErzurumAges 18–40 - NCT07101068Recruiting
Comparing two ways to give dental numbing for kids
This study tests a new dental injector against a traditional syringe to see which one causes less pain and anxiety for children getting numbed for their first cavity treatment.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 6–8
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dental anxiety?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 34 recruiting dental anxiety studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a dental anxiety trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a dental anxiety trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.