None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of lavender oil inhalation in reducing dental anxiety and stabilizing vital signs in patients undergoing root canal treatment. Dental anxiety is a common barrier to care and can negatively impact treatment outcomes. Aromatherapy with lavender oil is a non-pharmacological, low-risk intervention known for its calming properties. Patients will be randomly assigned to either a lavender oil group or a placebo group, and changes in anxiety levels, pain perception, and vital signs will be assessed. The study is expected to improve patient comfort and cooperation during endodontic procedures.
Interventions
Intervention Group (Lavender Oil Inhalation):
Participants in the intervention group will inhale 2–3 drops of 100% pure lavender essential oil placed on a cotton handkerchief, held approximately 5 cm from the nose for 3 minutes during a single 1 hour of procedure, in a separate room prior to undergoing non-emergency root canal treatment. primary researcher the dentist will be administering the intervention. This will be for first visit of root canal treatment (no long term follow up required).
Intervention Group (Lavender Oil Inhalation): Participants in the intervention group will inhale 2–3 drops of 100% pure lavender essential oil placed on a cotton handkerchief, held approximately 5 cm from the nose for 3 minutes during a single 1 hour of procedure, in a separate room prior to undergoing non-emergency root canal treatment. primary researcher the dentist will be administering the intervention. This will be for first visit of root canal treatment (no long term follow up required).vital signs will be monitored before intervention ,intraoperative procedure after 20 minutes of start of procedure and post operative after 10 minutes .vital signs that is heart rate (beats per minute) and oxygen saturation(in percentage) which will be monitored with digital pulse oximeter, blood pressure(in mmHg) will be monitored through digital sphygmomanometer, body temperature using digital infrared forehead thermometer in celsius will be recorded by dentist and at the end of procedure 10 minutes later will ask from patient about overall experience through a patient self reporting questionnaire .The purpose is to evaluate the effect of lavender oil inhalation on dental anxiety, pain perception, and vital signs.
Sponsors
DR MARIA NAEEM- khyber college of dentistry
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Adults aged 18 to 60 years Patients presenting for non-emergency root canal treatment Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) score of 2 or above Able and willing to provide written informed consent Medically stable and fit to undergo routine dental procedures
Exclusion criteria
Pregnant or breastfeeding women Patients currently taking anxiolytics, antidepressants, or sedatives Patients with known allergy to lavender or essential oils Individuals with cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders that may affect questionnaire reliability Patients with acute dental emergencies or infections requiring immediate intervention Patients unwilling or unable to provide informed consent
Outcome results
None listed