Virtual Reality and POV Video to Ease Dental Anxiety in Kids
Official title: Comparison of "Virtual Reality" (VR) and "Point-of-View" (POV) Video Modeling Techniques for Reducing Dental Anxiety in Children
Run by Gazi University · NCT07894744 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests three non-drug behavior guides to see which helps children aged 6–10 stay calm and cooperative during a fissure sealant on a lower first molar.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6 Years to 10 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 69 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Gazi University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 20, 2026 |
| Main results expected | January 2027 |
| Study ends | January 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07894744 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are 6–10-year-old children needing an invasive fissure sealant on a mandibular first molar, without systemic or psychiatric disorders, and whose guardians consent to participation.
✕Probably not a fit
Children with systemic or psychiatric disorders, special needs, or those needing emergency care may not benefit, and some may prefer standard guidance.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Children aged 6–10 who need an invasive fissure sealant on a lower first molar will be randomized to one of three approaches: a point-of-view video shown before the procedure, immersive virtual reality distraction during the procedure, or the standard Tell-Show-Do guidance. Researchers will measure anxiety, behavior, heart rate, oxygen levels, pain, and satisfaction at four time points surrounding the procedure. The study uses standardized scales for anxiety (FIS), behavior (Frankl), and pain (Wong-Baker), with additional post-intervention feedback. It aims to identify which non-pharmacologic technique best reduces anxiety and improves cooperation during dental care in children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the best technique could reduce anxiety and improve cooperation, making dental visits easier for anxious children.
How similar studies have gone: Prior non-pharmacological approaches like distraction have shown promise in pediatric dentistry, though direct comparisons in this specific setting are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6-10 years. * Children without any systemic or psychiatric disorder or special needs. * Children who do not require emergency dental treatment. * Children whose parent(s) provide written and/or verbal informed consent for participation in the study. * Children who agree to participate in the assigned intervention, including watching the POV video or using virtual reality (VR) glasses, as applicable. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with a systemic or psychiatric disorder or special needs. * Children who require emergency dental treatment. * Children who refuse to use virtual reality (VR) glasses.
Where it's running
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Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Didem Atabek, Prof. Dr. — Gazi University
- Study coordinator: Ezgi Demir
- Email: ezgidemir@gazi.edu.tr
- Phone: +905399598979
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.