Lavender and classical music tested to soothe anxious kids at the dentist
NCT ID NCT07542665
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares aromatherapy (lavender oil) and music therapy (Pachelbel's Canon) to see if they reduce anxiety in 100 children having their first dental X-ray. Kids are randomly assigned to one of four groups: aromatherapy, music, both, or standard care. Anxiety is measured with a face scale and heart rate before and after the X-ray.
What this could mean
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Active substance
lavender essential oil (aromatherapy) and calming music (music therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give dentists simple, drug-free ways to help children feel calmer during dental X-rays.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (100 children) that measures anxiety using a picture scale and heart rate. Results may not apply to all children or dental procedures.
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Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Faculty of Dentistry
RECRUITINGNiğde, 51100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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