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Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety in Adults Having Lower Wisdom Tooth Surgery
Sponsor: Hanoi Medical University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate whether immersive virtual reality can reduce anxiety in adults undergoing surgical removal of mandibular third molars under local anesthesia. A total of 120 participants will be assigned to either an immersive virtual reality group or a standard-care control group. Participants in the virtual reality group will use a Meta Quest 3 headset displaying relaxing natural scenery beginning 2-3 minutes before local anesthesia and continuing through completion of surgery. Both groups will undergo the same standardized surgical protocol. The primary outcome is state anxiety during surgery, assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-State scale (STAI-S). Secondary outcomes include intraoperative pain and immediate postoperative satisfaction. Additional measures will assess postoperative pain, swelling, mouth opening, wound healing, analgesic use, adverse events and acceptability of virtual reality.
Official title: Effect of Immersive Virtual Reality on Anxiety During Surgical Removal of Mandibular Third Molars in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2026-06-09
Completion Date
2027-07-30
Last Updated
2026-10-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Immersive Virtual Reality (Meta Quest 3)
Participants will wear a Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset with integrated audio displaying relaxing natural scenery. The virtual reality intervention will begin approximately 2-3 minutes before administration of local anesthesia and will continue throughout the surgical procedure until completion of the final suture. The intervention may be discontinued if the participant experiences significant cybersickness, such as dizziness, nausea or discomfort
Locations (1)
School of Dentistry, Hanoi Medical University
Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam