Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety and Pain During Dental Treatment in Adults

Launched by SICHUAN UNIVERSITY · Mar 28, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how aromatherapy, specifically using orange and tea essential oils, can help reduce anxiety and pain for adults receiving dental treatments. Many people feel anxious when visiting the dentist, and this study aims to find out if these essential oils can make the experience more comfortable. If you're an adult who needs dental work, like a filling or tooth extraction, and you're interested in participating, you might be eligible for the study.

To join, you should be able to understand and agree to the study's purpose and participate in follow-up assessments. However, there are some reasons you might not qualify, like having allergies to the essential oils or dental materials, or if you have severe medical conditions or mental health issues that impact your mood. Participants can expect to receive dental treatment while using the aromatherapy, and the study will help researchers understand if this approach can effectively reduce anxiety and pain during dental visits.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who need dental treatment, such as resin filling, root canal treatment, periodontal initial treatment, tooth extraction, etc.
• • Be able to understand the purpose of the study and volunteer to take part in the study.
• • Be able to complete all assessments and follow-up during the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who are allergic to the ingredients of the essential oils used in the experiment or to the materials used in the dental treatment.
• • Patients who underwent only an oral examination.
• • Patients with severe heart disease, hypertension, respiratory disease, or other systemic conditions that were not eligible for trial participation.
• • Pregnant or lactating women.
• • People with depressive symptoms, anxiety disorders or other mental illnesses that affect their mood state.
• • People who are using sedative or analgesic drugs.
• • Recent or current users of essential oil.
• • Any circumstances considered by the investigator to be inappropriate for participation in this study.