Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety and Pain During Dental Treatment in Adults

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Conditions studied: Dental Anxiety

In brief

Dental anxiety is a common problem in dental care. The aim of this protocol is to evaluate the effect of orange and tea essential oil for the control of anxiety and pain in adults during dental treatments.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06347679

Run by

Sichuan University

People needed

120

Starts

2024-05-01

Expected to finish

2026-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-05-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients who need dental treatment, such as resin filling, root canal treatment, periodontal initial treatment, tooth extraction, etc.
• Be able to understand the purpose of the study and volunteer to take part in the study.
• Be able to complete all assessments and follow-up during the study.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients who are allergic to the ingredients of the essential oils used in the experiment or to the materials used in the dental treatment.
• Patients who underwent only an oral examination.
• Patients with severe heart disease, hypertension, respiratory disease, or other systemic conditions that were not eligible for trial participation.
• Pregnant or lactating women.
• People with depressive symptoms, anxiety disorders or other mental illnesses that affect their mood state.
• People who are using sedative or analgesic drugs.
• Recent or current users of essential oil.
• Any circumstances considered by the investigator to be inappropriate for participation in this study.

Where it is running

• West China Hospital of Stomatology SIchuan University — Chengdu, Sichuan, China (enrolling)

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