RecruitingPhase 4NCT07113080

Assessing the Efficacy of Lemongrass and Lavender Aromatherapy in Reducing Dental Anxiety and Pain Associated With Local Anesthetic Injections in Pediatric Dental Patients

The Effect of Lemongrass and Lavender Aromatherapy on Dental Anxiety and Pain Perception in Children Undergoing Local Anesthetic Administration: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Sponsor

Hiba Ahmed Eltayeb

Enrollment

48 participants

Start Date

Feb 21, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Dental Fear and Anxiety

Summary

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? Does aromatherapy influence pain perception and physiological stress (heart rate) during the procedure? Researchers will compare a lavender aromatherapy group, a lemongrass aromatherapy group, and a control group without aromatherapy to see if the essential oils have a calming effect that reduces anxiety and pain compared to no intervention. Participants will: Inhale either lavender, lemongrass, or no essential oil (control) for two minutes via nebulizer. Undergo local anesthesia administration for a dental procedure. Provide unstimulated and stimulated saliva samples before and after the procedure for cortisol analysis. Report their pain level using the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale. Have their heart rate measured before and after the procedure using a finger-type pulse oximeter.

Eligibility

Min Age: 7 YearsMax Age: 11 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether aromatherapy using lemongrass or lavender essential oils can reduce dental anxiety in children undergoing dental treatment. Anxiety during dental visits is common in children and can lead to avoidance of dental care. Aromatherapy may offer a simple, non-invasive calming aid. **You may be eligible if...** - Your child is between 7 and 11 years old - Your child is otherwise medically healthy - Your child has significant dental anxiety (category 3 or 4 on a standard behavior rating scale) - Your child has at least one baby tooth with a deep cavity that needs treatment - You and your child consent and assent to participation **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your child has had a previous dental visit or treatment - Your child has upper or lower respiratory problems - Your child has any known allergies - Your child is currently taking any medications Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGlavender essential oil inhaled using face mask

participants will inhale lavender essential oil via nebulizer before local anesthesia administration

DRUGlemongrass essential oil inhaled using face mask

participants will inhale lemongrass essential oil via nebulizer before the local anesthesia administration

Locations(1)

pediatric dentistry and dental public health department, faculty of dentistry, Ain shams university, Cairo, egypt

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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