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Tests treatment safety and results for Dental Fear and Anxiety
Official title Assessing the Efficacy of Lemongrass and Lavender Aromatherapy in Reducing Dental Anxiety and Pain Associated With Local Anesthetic Injections in Pediatric Dental Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07113080
What this study is testing
What is lavender essential oil inhaled using face mask?
lavender essential oil inhaled using face mask is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for dental fear and anxiety.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether aromatherapy using lemongrass or lavender essential oils can reduce dental anxiety and pain perception in children aged 7-11 years undergoing local anesthetic administration in a pediatric dental setting. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does lemongrass or lavender aromatherapy reduce anxiety levels, as measured by salivary cortisol, in children receiving local anesthesia?
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 7 to 11. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- children aged 7-11 years
- medically free
- children category 3 or 4 according to Frankle behavior rating scale
- patients who approve of signing informed consent and give child assent
- children with at least one vital primary molar with deep carious lesion
You likely can't join if
- children with a previous dental visit
- children suffering from any upper or lower respiratory tract problems
- children with any history of allergy children who currently use any medications
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 7 years to 11 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.