Effect of Music on Anxiety, Pulse Rate, and Pain During Fissure Sealant Application in Children

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of music on anxiety, heart rate, and pain perception in children during fissure sealant application, and to compare the effectiveness of clinician-selected and patient-selected music. A total of 90 children aged 6-9 years were included in this split-mouth study. Each child received fissure sealant treatment on three permanent first molars under three different conditions: no music, clinician-selected music, and patient-selected music. Anxiety levels were assessed using the Facial Image Scale (FIS), heart rate was measured with a pulse oximeter, and pain perception was evaluated using the Wong-Baker Pain Scale. Measurements were recorded before and after each procedure. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and repeated measures ANOVA with Bonferroni correction.

NCT Number	NCT07536828
Lead Sponsor	Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Conditions	Dental Anxiety, Pediatric Dental Patients, Dental Procedures, Pain Perception, Fissure Sealant
Enrollment	90 participants
Start Date	2025-05-24
Primary Completion	2026-01-20 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-02-27 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-22