Virtual reality distraction for kids having a tooth pulled
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) glasses during a tooth extraction can help reduce anxiety and pain in children. If your child is getting a baby molar pulled, they might be able to use VR as a distraction instead of just standard care.
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Who can take part
- Child must be 6 to 10 years old
- Child should be generally healthy or have only mild health issues
- Child needs a lower baby molar (back tooth) removed under local anesthesia
- Child must not have had any prior invasive dental procedures (like injections or drilling)
- Child must not have used VR glasses before
- Child cannot wear glasses or have any swelling in the mouth
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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