Clinical trials
Dental Fear clinical trials
Below are recruiting dental fear clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 5 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06024395Recruiting
Helping people overcome fear of the dentist
This trial tests a step-by-step approach to help people who are afraid of the dentist. It uses a smartphone or tablet to guide you through relaxation and coping skills.
New York, New YorkAges 13–99 - NCT06912854Recruiting
Sensory-adapted dental visits for children with fear of the dentist
This study tests whether a specially adapted dental environment (with calming sights and sounds) can make cleanings easier and less scary for children. It may help kids who are afraid of the dentist or not.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 6–12 - NCT07060170Recruiting
Can VR or AR glasses help kids feel less pain at the dentist?
This study tests if wearing fun glasses that show virtual or augmented reality can help children feel less pain and worry when getting a numbing shot for a cavity. It compares two types of high-tech glasses to see which works better.
Cairo, EgyptAges 5–8 - NCT07462364Recruiting
Using a kaleidoscope or cartoons for dental treatment in children
This study tests whether using a kaleidoscope or watching cartoons can help calm children during dental treatment that requires a numbing shot. It aims to find a simple way to make dental visits less scary.
Diyarbakır, DiyarbakırAges 7–12 - NCT07113080RecruitingPhase 4
Do Lemongrass and Lavender Help Kids With Dental Shots?
This study tests whether smelling lemongrass and lavender scents can help reduce fear and pain when a child gets a numbing shot at the dentist. It is for children ages 7 to 11 who are healthy and have never been to the dentist before.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 7–11
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dental fear?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 5 recruiting dental fear 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 fear 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 fear 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.