A study to compare aromatherapy and acupressure in reducing the feeling of vomiting during upper dental impression procedures

A Clinical Comparison of Aromatherapy and Acupressure Therapy in Controlling Gag Reflex During Maxillary Impression Procedures in Prosthodontic Patients - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/110359

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-11

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K089- Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy using pepperment essential oil will be given to patients for 5 minutes prior to impression making and continued throughout the procedure Control Intervention1

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients requiring maxillary impression for prosthodontic procedures. 2. Patients exhibiting clinically significant gag reflex based on questionnaire scoring. 3. Patients willing to participate and ready to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with severe or uncontrollable gag reflex unsuitable for impression procedures. 2. Patients with known allergy to peppermint essential oil. 3. Patients with respiratory disorders such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 4. Patients with systemic or neurological conditions affecting gag reflex.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in gag reflex severity measured using Gagging Prevention Index (GPI) during maxillary impression procedureTimepoint: Assessment will be done at 4 weeks.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mithilesh M Dhamande

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

miths_d@rediffmail.com9890590584

Outcome results

None listed

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