Comparison of Three essential oils used in aromatherapy

Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of aromatherapy using three essential oils on dental anxiety and pain perception among children undergoing administration of local anesthesia - a randomized controlled study. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/07/113546

Enrollment

Registered

2026-07-07

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Aromatherapy: Bergamot oil and Ylang Ylang oil will be infused with infuser for half an hour Control Intervention1: Aromatherapy and saline: Lavender oil used as a positive control and

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: normal healthy children betweeb 6 to 10 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with systemic illness or special healthcare needs. 2. Children with known allergies to essential oils and local anesthesia. 3. Children with respiratory disorders such as asthma and cold. 4. Children currently under anxiolytic or sedative medication. 5. Uncooperative children requiring pharmacological behavior management.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pulse rate, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate and pain rating through VPT, FIS and Wong BakersTimepoint: Pre-operative - Baseline, Post-operative	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NilTimepoint: Nil	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Jaya Naidu

Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre

vids.paedo.eumadevi@vimsmail.com9632530566

Outcome results