Virtual reality for pain and anxiety in kids' dental visits
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This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during dental procedures can help reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 6 to 12. If your child is having a routine dental procedure, they may be able to use a VR headset to distract them and make the experience more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old.
- Your child is scheduled for a routine dental procedure that involves some invasiveness (like a filling or extraction).
- You or another legal guardian can accompany your child to the appointment.
- Your child does not have vision or hearing problems that would prevent using a VR headset.
- Your child does not have a history of motion sickness.
- Your child does not have severe cognitive or developmental delays that would make it hard to complete the study's tasks.
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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