Using augmented reality to reduce kids' dental pain and fear
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if using augmented reality (like a fun game or story shown through special glasses) can help lower pain and fear in children when they get a baby tooth pulled. It is only for children who need one of their back baby teeth removed, are in good health, and are between 6 and 8 years old.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 8 years old and generally healthy.
- Your child needs to have a baby back tooth (molar) removed.
- Your child does not have epilepsy or an anxiety disorder.
- Your child has not had a previous bad experience at the dentist.
- Your child is not allergic to numbing medicine (local anesthetic).
- You (the parent) are willing to give permission for the study.
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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