A clinical trial of the effects of two essential oil aromatherapy, ylang-ylang flower essential oil and lavender flower essential oil, in children for Dental Anxiety management

Comparison of safety and effectiveness of Ylang- ylang flower (Cananga Odorata) essential oil in aromatherapy in reducing anxiety in 6-10 year old children in their first restorative treatment appointment- A Randomized control trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/10/075946

Enrollment

Registered

2024-10-25

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-11-11

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K025- Dental caries on pit and fissure surface

Interventions

Intervention1: Ylang Ylang Flower Essential oil: Ylang Ylang flower essential oils aromatherapy will be used with a 1% dilution (1 drop per teaspoon of carrier oil

5-6 drops per ounce). Carrier oil will be jojoba oil. Every patient will have a fresh batch of diluted essential oil diffused in the room. The essential oil aromatherapy diffuser will be on for 15 min

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Normal healthy, well-nourished children of age-group between 6 and 10 years. 2. Patients with prior parental consent. 3. Patients with prior assent. 4. Patients who require restorative procedures. 5. Patients who are undergoing dental treatment for the first time.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with common cold. 2. Prior history of allergic reactions to the aromatics. 3. Impaired psychological development. 4. Systemic diseases. 5. History of an untoward experience in the medical set up due to any prevailing medical conditions. 6. Any physical or mentally handicapping conditions.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in pulse rate as an indicator for reduction in anxiety levels of the child (6-10 years old) in their first dental restorative appointmentTimepoint: Pulse rate will be recorded: 1. Before the beginning of the first dental restorative appointment 2. During the first dental restorative appointment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Facial image scale score ( Anxiety rating scale) as a parameter for reduction in anxiety levels of the child (6-10 years old) in their first dental restorative appointmentTimepoint: Facial image scale score ( Anxiety rating scale)will be recorded : 1. Before the beginning of the first dental restorative appointment 2. During the first dental restorative appointment	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sneha N Kamble

SMBT Dental College and Hospital Amrutnagar Sangamner

snehakamble7643@gmail.com8830455356

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026