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Study to compare and evaluate acceptance of nitrous oxide nasal hoods when they are scented vs non scented hoods

Comparative Evaluation of Nitrous Oxide Nasal Hood Acceptance Using Scented and Non-Scented Nasal Hoods: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Clinical Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/110106
Enrollment
35
Registered
2026-05-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Scented nasal hoods: The nasal hoods used for nitrous oxide inhalation sedation would be scented and used throughout the procedure of around 45 minutes Control Intervention1: Non scente

Sponsors

Dr Devina Desai
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Indicated for nitrous oxide sedation Require at least two dental visits with similar treatment procedures Frankl rating 2 or 3 at initial examination ASA I

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Respiratory infection Allergy to fragrance materials Special healthcare needs Previous traumatic dental sedation experience Patients with any systemic illness

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare Nitrous oxide nasal hood acceptance score between scented and non scented nasal hood conditions Timepoint: At baseline—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale between scented and non scented nasal hood conditionsTimepoint: At baseline;To compare physiological anxiety parameters heart rate blood pressure oxygen saturation between the two conditions Timepoint: At baseline—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shantanu R Choudhari

Government Dental College and Hospital Ahmedabad Gujarat India

shandent1@gmail.com09825666575

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026