Clinical Trial: Virtual Reality Distraction and Dental Anxiety Among Anxious Pediatric Patients
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Condition: Children's Dental Anxiety
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: The Effect of Virtual Reality Distraction on Anxiety Level During Dental Treatment Among Anxious Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Brief Summary:
Objective: This study evaluated the effect of Virtual Reality Distraction (VRD) on dental anxiety among anxious children undergoing prophylactic dental treatment by utilizing both subjective (Venham Anxiety and Behavioral Rating Scale (VABRS)) and objective (heart rate (HR) and salivary cortisol level (SCL)) measures. Method and Materials: This randomized controlled study included 36 6- to 14-year-old healthy and anxious children who needed prophylactic dental treatment and who had a history of previous dental…
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