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Impact of a Snoezelen Element on Anxiety in Patients During Oral Care: A Real-Life Study at Nantes University Hospital

NCT06776653 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2025-01-15

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Research on dental phobia highlights both external causes, like traumatic experiences or media influence, and internal factors, such as genetics and personality traits. While many studies focus on technical aspects of dental care, few explore how the care environment affects patient anxiety.

The Snoezelen concept, developed in the 1970s, uses sensory stimulation (sight, sound, smell, and touch) to reduce anxiety. Initially designed for individuals with neurocognitive disorders, it creates a calming environment and has since been adopted in various healthcare settings.

At Nantes University Hospital, the dental department will test the Tovertafel Pixie®, a sensory projector designed to distract patients and reduce anxiety. Its mobility allows it to be used in waiting rooms and treatment areas, projecting onto ceilings, walls, or tables. This real-life study will assess whether patients exposed to the projector experience less anxiety compared to those who are not, with the goal of improving patient care and dental treatment experiences.

Conditions

  • Odontologic Disorders

Interventions

OTHER

Tovertafel Pixie

The Tovertafel Pixie® projector has a distracting effect, which can help divert the patient's attention while waiting for or undergoing treatment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Nantes University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Isabelle Hyon, M.D · Nantes University Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-15
Primary Completion
2025-02-15
Completion
2025-03-15

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