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

NCT06776653 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: AP_IH_IISLA_01
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief 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

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Measurement of anxiety.

  The Kleinknecht Dental Fear Survey (DFS) measures dental anxiety on a scale ranging from 20 (minimum) to 100 (maximum), where higher scores indicate greater levels of fear or anxiety - Comparison of means

  1 day

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Measure the waiting time in the waiting room

  1day

Study Arms (2)

Tovertafel Pixie

Patients who will have the Tovertafel Pixie in the waiting room and the consultation room

Other: Tovertafel Pixie

controle

Patients without the Tovertafel Pixie in the waiting room and the consultation room

Interventions

Tovertafel Pixie OTHER

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

Tovertafel Pixie

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients consulting the specialized care unit of the dentistry department at Hôtel-Dieu University Hospital in Nantes, capable of understanding the various questions independently or with the assistance of a trusted person

You may qualify if:

• Adult patient, over 18 years old;
• consulting in the specialized care unit;
• who understands French;
• receiving care in the specialized dentistry unit and capable of expressing themselves independently regarding the various items in the questionnaire, whether orally, in writing, through a speech synthesis system, or using pictograms;
• able to provide consent to participate.

You may not qualify if:

• receiving care in the specialized care unit who are unable to express themselves independently regarding the various items in the questionnaire, whether orally, in writing, through a speech synthesis system, or using pictograms;
• refuse to participate in the study;
• under guardianship, curatorship, or legal protection.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Nantes University Hospital: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Tooth Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stomatognathic Diseases

Study Officials

• Isabelle Hyon, M.D

  Nantes University Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Isabelle Hyon, M.D

CONTACT

02 44 76 80 78; bp-secretariat-csd@chu-nantes.fr

Alexandra Poinas, PhD

CONTACT

02 53 48 28 57; alexandra.poinas@chu-nantes.fr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 20, 2024
• First Posted: January 15, 2025
• Study Start: January 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: February 15, 2025
• Study Completion: March 15, 2025
• Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01