Lavender aromatherapy and calming music to reduce anxiety during children's dental x-rays
Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Aromatherapy and Music Therapy on Anxiety in Children Undergoing Oral Radiological Examination for the First Time
This trial will test whether lavender aromatherapy, calming music, both together, or routine care best lower anxiety in children having their first panoramic dental x-ray.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nigde Omer Halisdemir University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Niğde) |
| Trial ID | NCT07542665 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Children having their first panoramic radiograph will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: aromatherapy with lavender oil, calming music, both aromatherapy and music, or routine care without added interventions. Aromatherapy will be delivered before the procedure and music will be played through a speaker during the procedure. Anxiety will be measured with the Facial Imaging Scale (FIS) immediately before and after the radiographic examination. The study is conducted in a pediatric dental clinic setting and focuses on short-term anxiety changes around the imaging visit.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children who need a panoramic dental radiograph, have no prior dental radiographic experience, can understand and cooperate with the procedure, and whose parent or guardian provides written consent.
Not a fit: Children with hearing or smell impairments, those taking medications that affect anxiety or heart rate, those with systemic or neurological disorders, or those unable to cooperate are unlikely to benefit from these interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, these low-cost, noninvasive approaches could reduce children's anxiety during dental x-rays and improve cooperation and overall care experiences.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pediatric and dental-setting studies of lavender aromatherapy and calming music have reported mixed but often modest anxiety reductions, so the approach has some supporting evidence but is not universally proven.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children requiring panoramic radiography for dental examination 2. No previous history of dental radiographic procedures 3. Ability to understand and cooperate with the procedure 4. Provision of written informed consent by parents or legal guardians Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of hearing or olfactory impairment 2. Use of medications that may affect anxiety levels or heart rate 3. Presence of systemic or neurological disorders 4. Inability to cooperate with the study procedures 5. Refusal of the child or parent/guardian to participate
Where this trial is running
Niğde
- Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Faculty of Dentistry — Niğde, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aycan Dal Dönertaş
- Email: aycandal@outlook.com
- Phone: +903882252595
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.