Lemongrass and lavender aromatherapy to reduce dental injection anxiety in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized, three-arm trial compares inhaled lavender, inhaled lemongrass, and no aromatherapy in children aged 7–11 undergoing local anesthetic injections. Forty-eight medically healthy children with Frankl behavior ratings of 3 or 4 and at least one vital primary molar with deep caries will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups. Participants in the aromatherapy groups will inhale the assigned essential oil via face mask/nebulizer for two minutes before anesthetic administration, and outcomes will include salivary cortisol, heart rate, and self-reported pain. The study is conducted in the pediatric dentistry department at the Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University in Cairo.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* children aged 7-11 years
* medically free
* children category 3 or 4 according to Frankle behavior rating scale
* patients who approve of signing informed consent and give child assent
* children with at least one vital primary molar with deep carious lesion

Exclusion Criteria:

* children with a previous dental visit
* children suffering from any upper or lower respiratory tract problems
* children with any history of allergy children who currently use any medications

Where it's running

• pediatric dentistry and dental public health department, faculty of dentistry, Ain shams university, Cairo, egypt
  Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: hiba AE suliman, master degree candidate
• Email: hibaeltayeb@dent.asu.edu.eg
• Phone: 1119078420

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.