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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
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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