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An experimental study comparing the effects of aromatherapy and acupressure on pain during inferior alveolar nerve block injection in children aged 6 to 10.

Comparative evaluation of acupressure and aromatherapy on pain during Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Injection in Children Aged 6-10 Years Old - An Experimental Study. - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/01/079524
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-01-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-02-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K027- Dental root caries

Interventions

Intervention1: Acupressure: Acupressure bead will be applied on extra one point during inferior alveolar nerve block injection 10 mins prior to the treatment till end of extraction. Control Interventi

Sponsors

Acupressure healthcare system hyderabad
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy children in the age group 6-10-year. 2.Children indicated for at least one clinical session of extraction requiring inferior alveolar nerve block. 3. Children with no acute pain.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Active infection at the site of injection 2.Children allergic to local anesthetic agents. 3.Children with prior experience of local anesthetic injection. 4.Children with pre-operative pain.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
to evaluate the effect of acupressure and aromatherapy on pain of injection during IANB injection will be assessed.Timepoint: At the baseline—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the acceptance of 2 different supplementary treatments (aromatherapy & acupressure) by the patient.Timepoint: at tha baseline—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Ayushi Gurharikar

VSPM Dental College and Research centre, Nagpur

ayushi.gurharikar1@gmail.com9529021483

Outcome results

None listed

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