Virtual reality for children's dental x-ray comfort
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles during dental X-rays can help reduce pain and discomfort in children. If your child is having bitewing X-rays (a type of dental X-ray) and is between 4 and 12, VR might make the experience more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- Your child should be generally healthy and cooperative during dental visits.
- Your child must be between 4 and 12 years old.
- Your child needs to be scheduled for a special type of dental X-ray called a bitewing radiograph.
- Your child cannot have a history of epilepsy (seizures) or an anxiety disorder.
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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