Virtual reality storytelling vs. storybook reading for dental anxiety in children
This study compares using virtual reality (VR) storytelling with traditional storybook reading to help reduce anxiety in children during dental visits. If your child is anxious about the dentist, this may help them feel more relaxed.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 10 years old.
- Your child is generally healthy, with no physical or mental conditions that might affect their participation.
- You and your child speak Arabic.
- Your child does not have any sensory or developmental conditions that would make VR uncomfortable or unsafe.
- Your child does not have an acute illness that could affect their heart rate or anxiety levels.
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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