RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06452836

Colors, Can They Reduce the Dental Anxiety

Sponsor

Selcuk University

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Anxiety Anxiety State Tooth Extraction Status Nos

Summary

The investigator's aim in this study was to evaluate the preoperative anxiety and pain felt during the operation due to exposure to green, red, and blue light. For this purpose, the participants will wear colored glasses before the operation. The investigator will evaluate the patient's anxiety change and the pain she/he feels during the procedure.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study explores whether the colors of a dental office environment can reduce anxiety in patients having wisdom tooth surgery for the first time. Dental anxiety is very common and can prevent people from seeking needed care. Researchers want to see if simple changes to room color can help. **You may be eligible if...** - You are having your first wisdom tooth surgery - You are a healthy adult or have only mild medical conditions (ASA 1 or 2) - You are willing to participate in the study and complete anxiety measurements **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a diagnosed dental phobia - You are being treated under general anesthesia - Your surgery takes longer than 45 minutes or has complications - You refuse to complete the anxiety rating scale (VAS) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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