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Comparing Brief Relaxation Period to Virtual Reality Period in Reducing Dental Anxiety Prior to Root Canal Treatment; a Randomized Control Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Auditory Alone and Relaxation Virtual Reality for Dental Anxiety. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate non-drug approaches to reducing dental anxiety prior to non-surgical root canal treatment. This will be done by comparing two relaxation methods which will be performed immediately prior to scheduled, clinical non-surgical root canal treatment. Measures of anxiety will be evaluated prior to, and after, the relaxation intervention, as well as after the non-surgical root canal treatment is completed. Participation in the study is completed in a single study visit.
Study Details
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Interventions
Participants randomized to this arm will receive earphones to listen to an 8 minute guided brief relaxation recording, focusing on breathing and a body scan. Participants will listen to the recording prior to their dental procedure.
Participants randomized to this arm will receive will receive virtual reality goggles and choose a scene of their liking to experience. Participants will choose from 11 different themed environments (such as savannah, beach, meadow, or space), and will experience the chosen virtual reality environment for 8 minutes. Participants will complete the virtual reality intervention prior to their dental procedure.