Nature sounds for dental anxiety in older adults
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to nature sounds (like birds or rain) during a dental filling can help reduce anxiety in older adults. If you are 65 or older and getting a cavity filled, you may be able to participate.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You are scheduled to have a dental filling (cavity repair).
- You have no hearing problems that would keep you from listening to sounds through headphones.
- You are not currently taking antidepressant medication.
- You can understand and follow study instructions, including filling out short questionnaires.
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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