Using colored lights to reduce dental anxiety
Colors, Can They Reduce the Dental Anxiety
This study tests if wearing colored glasses can help reduce anxiety and pain for people getting dental work done.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Selcuk University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Konya, Selçuklu) |
| Trial ID | NCT06452836 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of colored light exposure on preoperative anxiety and pain during dental procedures. Participants will wear colored glasses (green, red, or blue) before their operation, and their anxiety levels and pain experiences will be assessed throughout the procedure. The goal is to determine if specific colors can help alleviate anxiety and discomfort associated with dental treatments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are ASA 1 and ASA 2 patients who have not previously undergone third molar surgery and are willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients with dental phobia or those requiring general anesthesia may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce dental anxiety and pain for patients undergoing procedures.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of colored light in medical settings is not widely tested, similar approaches in other fields have shown promise in reducing anxiety.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ASA 1 and ASA 2 patient population * not having had a third molar surgery before * volunteer to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * dental phobia * patients who will be treated under general anesthesia * refusing the measurements * not filling out the VAS * encountering complications during surgery * operations lasting more than 45 minutes
Where this trial is running
Konya, Selçuklu
- Selcuk University, Faculty of Dentistry — Konya, Selçuklu, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: İsmail Okumuş — Selcuk University, Faculty of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Gökhan Gürses
- Email: gokhangurses.akademik@gmail.com
- Phone: +905052595359
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.