Music for dental anxiety in adults
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether listening to music through headphones during dental treatment can help lower anxiety. If you get nervous at the dentist and are willing to wear headphones, this study may be a good fit.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult patient at this university dental clinic
- You can read and fill out short questionnaires before and after your visit
- You do not have hearing loss or use hearing aids
- You have not taken sedative medication before today's appointment
- You are able to wear headphones during your dental procedure
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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