Music therapy for anxious dental patients having cavity treatment
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old and generally healthy.
- You have a cavity that reaches the outer layer of the tooth but not the nerve.
- You feel moderate to high anxiety about dental visits (score of 10 or above on a standard dental anxiety scale).
- You can fill out questionnaires and follow study instructions.
- You do not have hearing problems or a condition that would prevent listening to music.
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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