| NCT ID | NCT07173491 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Ataturk University |
| Condition | Dental Anxiety |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 75 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-20 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-11-20 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 75 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-20 with a primary completion date of 2025-11-20.
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Brief Summary
After administering a questionnaire to collect demographic data (including gender, age, education level, and frequency of dental visits) and MDAS scores, patients with an MDAS score of 10 or higher, indicating moderate to high dental anxiety, will be randomly allocated into three groups (n = 25 per group). Standard restorative treatment will be performed on the selected patients under music therapy.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Systemically healthy adults aged 18-40 years. * Presence of D2 dentin caries confirmed by clinical and radiographic examination, characterized by radiolucency limited to the outer half of the dentin without pulpal or periapical pathology, * Indication for single-session restorative treatment, * Individuals with moderate-to-high dental anxiety according to the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), defined as a total score ≥10 (moderate: 10-18; high: ≥19). * Ability and willingness to complete questionnaires and comply with study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * deep dentin or pulpal involvement lesions, secondary caries, cracks, or fractured teeth, * Acute or spontaneous dental pain, percussion sensitivity, or periapical pathology, * Individuals with an MDAS total score ≤ 9 (no/low dental anxiety) were excluded. * Hearing impairment or contraindications for music therapy, * Psychiatric medication use or a diagnosed psychiatric disorder affecting anxiety response, * Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07173491 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 40 Years, studying Dental Anxiety. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07173491 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07173491 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at dtnesli@hotmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07173491 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07173491 clinical trial?
NCT07173491 is sponsored by Ataturk University. The trial plans to enroll 75 participants.
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