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NCT Number: NCT05038540

The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses on Dental Anxiety Control

In this clinical study, it was aimed to evaluate whether there is a decrease in patient anxiety by applying virtual reality glasses, which are the product of new technology, during scaling and root planing treatment.

Patients who required scaling and root planing treatment and also scored 9 or above according to the Dental Anxiety Scale were included in our study. Scaling and root planing was performed in a randomly selected intraoral quadrant of the patients, in the same way, with or without the use of virtual reality glasses. In the virtual reality glasses application, a video consisting of images of nature landscapes developed for patient rehabilitation was projected onto the screen in front of the patient's eyes. The Dental Anxiety Scale was reapplied after the completion of the treatment.

In the intraoral quadrant where virtual reality glasses were used, it is expected that lower Corah Dental Anxiety Scale scores may be obtained after the treatment is completed, compared to the intraoral quadrant where the treatment is performed without glasses, thus reducing anxiety.

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Key information

Conditions

Periodontitis Calculi Calculus, Dental Dental Anxiety Dental Calculus Dental Deposits Dental Fear Gingival Diseases Gingivitis Infections Mouth Diseases Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Periodontal Diseases Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Diseases

Age range

18 year–59 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kutahya Health Sciences University

Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being over 18 years old
  • Being systemically healthy
  • Needing treatment in at least two quadrants of the mouth
  • At least five teeth in each quadrant and at least one region with a terminal pocket depth ≥4 mm
  • Having a score of 9 or higher on the dental anxiety scale

Exclusion criteria

  • Having a history of seizures or a convulsive disorder
  • Balance disorders such as nystagmus, vertigo
  • Use of psychotropic drugs
  • Getting treatment for anxiety
  • Presence of dermatological lesions on the face and especially around the eyes
  • The presence of a lesion in the eye that will prevent the use of virtual reality glasses

Treatment and study plan

Scaling and Root Planing

Procedure

Phase 1 periodontal therapy

Primary outcomes

  1. Lower Corah Dental Anxiety Scale scores in virtual reality application group

    Time frame: Baseline

    It is expected that lower Corah Dental Anxiety Scale scores may be obtained after the treatment is completed, compared to the intraoral quadrant where the treatment is performed without glasses, thus reducing anxiety.

  2. Lower blood pressure and heart rate values in virtual reality application group

    Time frame: Baseline

    It is expected that lower blood pressure and heart rate values will be obtained during and after treatment in the intraoral quadrant, where glasses are used, compared to the control quadrant.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Patients' feedback

    Time frame: Baseline, 1st month

    It is expected that positive feedback will be received by evaluating the patients' feelings. about the glasses application with the Visual Analog Scale applied after the treatment is completed.

  2. Dentist's feedback

    Time frame: Baseline

    After the treatment, it is expected that the use of glasses in patients with anxiety will be evaluated as a viable method by taking the opinions of the physicians regarding the application.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kutahya Health Sciences University

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Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of the Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses Used During Scaling and Root Planing on Dental Anxiety Control

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Sep 9, 2021
Registry last updated
Aug 1, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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