Virtual Reality vs Nitrous Oxide in Pediatric Dentistry

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Conditions studied: Pediatric Dentistry

In brief

Two groups of pediatric patients between the ages of 4 to 12 years old will be examined in this study. Control group will receive the standard of care dental treatment with under nitrous sedation (N2O) and will have a second visit where Virtual Reality(VR) goggles will be used instead of N2O. The treatment group will receive the standard of care dental treatment with VR googles first and will have a second visit where N2O will be used instead of VR. Procedures performed in all groups will be restorative treatments, which can include intraoral anesthetic injections, placing dental fillings, crowns, and the extractions of teeth. In group 1, A specific VR headset, the "Oculus Quest 2" will be used. Through the headset, a video will be played for the child during a dental procedure.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05890898

Run by

Geisinger Clinic

People needed

62

Starts

2023-09-19

Expected to finish

2024-11-20

Last updated by the study team

2025-09-26

Who can join

Age: 4 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male or female pediatric dental patients age 4-12 years
• Require two restorative procedures that includes injection of anesthesia
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification 1 or 2

You may not qualify if…

• Have health issues that prevent use of VR Oculus headset,
• Hypersensitivity to audio-visual devices that can lead to seizures
• ASA physical status classification 3 or 4

Where it is running

• Geisinger — Danville, Pennsylvania, United States

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