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Aromatherapy

The effect of aromatherapy (lavender) on anxiety symptoms and hemodynamic of patients who are candidates for dental implant .A randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20121223011856N3
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-08-28
Start date
2025-08-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

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Conditions

Anxiety symptoms and hemodynamic changes. Other anxiety disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the intervention room measuring 36 square meters, before the patients arrival, the scent will be evenly dispersed throughout the room (5 drops of pure lavender e

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: We will select patients with ASA class 1, non-smokers, and non-pregnant women. The age range of all patients is middle-aged, between 40 and 50 years old., Use of a maximum of 2 carpools of 2% lidocaine anesthesia with 1/100,000 epinephrine, maximum time limit of 20 minutes for surgery, maximum number of implants to be placed, 1 fixture in the molar area ,Having a literacy level of at least the third grade, not having allergies to fragrances, not having a disorder in the sense of smell, being completely satisfied and willing to participate in the study, not taking sedatives the day before visiting the clinic, and not suffering from a known case of mental illness.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: being a smoker Allergy to fragrances Impaired sense of smell

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The patients' blood pressure will be measured using a digital upper arm sphygmomanometer on the patient's left arm while in a seated position. The patient's respiratory rate will be measured by counting the number of chest movements during inhalation and exhalation. Timepoint: In the waiting room, vital signs of the patients will be measured for the first time, serving as a baseline for the accuracy of the measurements. The second measurement will be taken after the completion of the implant drilling, and the third measurement will be taken after the surgical procedure is completed. Method of measurement: Digital blood pressure monitor.;Analysis Based on the Questionnaire Scoreln this method of analysis, the obtained scores are summed.If the questionnaire scores are between 36 and 72, the level of the variable in this population is considered low - meaning dental anxiety is low.If the scores are between 72 and 144, the level of the variable is moderate. If the scores are above 144, the level of the variable is considered very high - meaning dental anxiety is high. Timepoint: In the waiting room, eligible patients (from both the intervention and control groups) are giventhe questionnaire before the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Stouthard Dental Anxiety Questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShahriar Baghdadi

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

ldrshahriarl@gmail.com+98 31 3221 1700

Outcome results

None listed

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