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A Comparative Study of Virtual Reality and Sensory-Adapted Dental Environments for Dental Anxiety Reduction in Individuals With Borderline Intellectual Functioning
Sponsor: Oasi Research Institute-IRCCS
Summary
A randomized clinical trial was conducted with 100 participants with borderline intellectual functioning (BIF) and moderate dental anxiety (DAS: 9-12). Participants were assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the Virtual reality (VR) or sensory adapted dentist environment (SADE) group (50 per group). The primary outcome was treatment success, defined as completing a dental restoration under local anesthesia within 30 minutes.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
11 Years - 13 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-04-20
Completion Date
2026-05-10
Last Updated
2026-04-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
immersive VR software delivered through Meta Quest 3® headset during dental procedure
immersive VR software delivered through Meta Quest 3® headset during dental procedure
Sensory adapted dentist environment
Sensory adapted dentist environment designed to reduce sensory stimuli with: - soft and dim lighting - a screen projecting familiar movies, cartoons, or videos previously provided by the family - a dental turbine handpiece covered with a sponge layer to minimize noise
Locations (1)
Oasi Research Institute
Troina, EN, Italy