Virtual reality glasses for kids during tooth removal
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality goggles during tooth pulling can help children feel less anxious and less pain. It is for children who need a lower baby molar removed and are nervous but cooperative.
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Who can take part
- Your child is 6 to 10 years old.
- Your child is generally healthy or has a mild health condition (like well-controlled asthma).
- Your child has some nervousness about dental visits but can usually be calmed down.
- Your child has never had a dental procedure that involved needles or drilling before.
- Your child has never used virtual reality (VR) glasses before.
- Your child needs a lower baby molar tooth pulled using local anesthesia (numbing medicine).
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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