Effect of Nature Sounds During Dental Filling on Anxiety in Older Adults

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Conditions studied: Dental Anxiety

In brief

Dental anxiety is common among older adults and may lead to delayed or avoided dental treatment, which can negatively affect oral health. Non-pharmacological approaches such as auditory interventions have been suggested as simple methods to reduce anxiety during dental procedures. The aim of this randomized controlled study is to evaluate the effect of listening to nature sounds during dental filling procedures on anxiety, fear, and patient satisfaction in older adults. The study will be conducted at Artvin Oral and Dental Health Center with individuals aged 65 years and older who require dental filling treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a nature sound group, a white noise (placebo) group, and a control group. Individuals in the nature sound group will listen to recorded natural sounds, including ocean waves, bird songs, and light rain, through wireless headphones for 15 minutes during the dental filling procedure. Participants in the placebo group will listen to white noise for the same duration, while the control group will receive routine dental treatment without any auditory intervention. Anxiety, fear, and patient satisfaction will be measured before and after the dental procedure using standardized assessment tools, including the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and visual analog scales. The results of this study may provide evidence on whether natural sound exposure can be an effective, simple, and non-invasive method to reduce anxiety and improve patient comfort during dental procedures in older adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07458451

Run by

EMRE ERKAL

People needed

78

Starts

2026-03-15

Expected to finish

2027-03-20

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-09

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 65 years or older
• Patients scheduled to undergo dental filling treatment
• Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 24
• Ability to communicate and understand study procedures
• No hearing impairment that would prevent listening to audio through headphones
• Willingness to participate and provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Use of antidepressant medications
• Presence of severe cognitive impairment (MMSE < 24)
• Hearing impairment preventing participation in the auditory intervention
• Communication problems that may interfere with questionnaire completion
• Refusal or inability to provide informed consent

Where it is running

• Artvin Oral and Dental Health Center — Artvin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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