Can VR or AR glasses help kids feel less pain at the dentist?
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is 5 to 8 years old
- Your child is usually calm and cooperative at the dentist
- Your child is generally healthy (no special medical needs)
- Your child needs a numbing injection for a cavity in a back baby tooth
- Your child has never had a numbing injection before
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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