Music for a calmer dental visit in adults with disabilities
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to music during a dental procedure can help adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities feel more relaxed and tolerate the procedure better. If you often feel anxious or upset at the dentist, this could be a comforting option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must have a diagnosis of an intellectual or developmental disability, such as autism, ADHD, or a similar condition
- You must show some distress or negative behavior during dental visits (this will be assessed by the study team)
- You must be scheduled for a non-emergency dental procedure that uses local anesthesia (numbing)
- You should be comfortable with English as your primary language
- You must be willing to listen to music during the procedure and not be scheduled for sedation
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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