Patients with periodontitis. Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: In this group, patients are taught diaphragmatic breathing and during treatment, patients are asked to perform diaphragmatic breathing. Intervention 2: Control gro
Sponsors
Yazd University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 20 and 55 years Need for scaling treatment (with accumulation of local factors and development of Stage II-IV periodontitis) No previous experience with root canal treatment and root planing
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not having heart or lung disease such as asthma No smoking No diagnosed mental health problems such as anxiety and depression Not taking anti-anxiety medications Not pregnant or breastfeeding Not receiving chemotherapy; receiving painkillers; taking anti-anxiety or antidepressant medications; taking medications that affect heart rate and blood pressure, such as diuretics and beta-blockers; taking anticonvulsants; using immunosuppressant medications; or receiving local anesthesia during treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mental anxiety. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after two-thirds of the treatment. Method of measurement: Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory–State Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Heart rate. Timepoint: Before starting treatment, after completing two-thirds of the treatment. Method of measurement: Pulse oximeter device.;Blood oxygen. Timepoint: Before starting treatment, after completing two-thirds of the treatment. Method of measurement: Pulse oximeter device.;Systolic blood pressure. Timepoint: Before starting treatment, after completing two-thirds of the treatment. Method of measurement: Digital sphygmomanometer.;Diastolic blood pressure. Timepoint: Before starting treatment, after completing two-thirds of the treatment. Method of measurement: Digital sphygmomanometer.;Satisfaction from treatment. Timepoint: Immediately after treatment. Method of measurement: Ask questions in the questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZahra Zare Mehrjardi
Yazd University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed