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Effects of aromatherapy on dental anxiety and pain in adult patients with first visit

Effects of aromatherapy on anxiety and pain during dental treatment in first-time adult patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500099666
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-03-27
Start date
2025-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-31

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

Conditions

Dental Anxiety

Interventions

Control Group:Aromatherapy machine+equal amount (120ml+4-6 drops) of deionized water
Lavender essential oil group:Aromatherapy machine +4-6 drops of simple lavender essential oil +120ml deionized water
Sweet orange essential oil group:Aromatherapy machine+4-6 drops of single-dose sweet orange essential oil+120ml deionized water

Sponsors

West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. The age range is adults from 18 to 60. 2. Upcoming dental treatment, such as resin filling, root canal treatment, periodontal primary treatment, tooth extraction, etc. 3. Able to understand the purpose of the study and willing to participate in the trial. 4. Able to complete evaluation and follow-up during the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. People who are allergic to the aromatherapy oil ingredients used in the experiment or the materials used in dental treatment. 2. Patients undergoing oral examination only. 3. Have serious heart disease, high blood pressure, respiratory disease, or other systemic illness that is not eligible for participation in the trial. 4. Pregnant or lactating women. 5. People with depressive symptoms, anxiety disorders, or other mental illnesses that affect their emotional state. 6. People who are using sedative or analgesic drugs. 7. Those who have recently or are currently using aromatherapy oils.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain scale - Visual Analog Scale (VAS);Anxiety scale 1 - Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS);Vital sign 3 - heart rate (HR);—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety scale 2 - State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for State Anxiety (STAI-S);Vital sign 1 - systolic blood pressure (SBP);Vital sign 2 - diastolic blood pressure (DBP);Vital sign 4 - oxygen saturation (SpO2);—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactHe Cai

West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University

caihe.dr@scu.edu.cn+86 13281167556

Outcome results

None listed

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