Sniff lavender or listen to rachmaninoff to beat dentist fear?
NCT ID NCT07647419
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether smelling lavender essential oil or listening to classical music for 5 minutes before wisdom tooth extraction could reduce anxiety. 102 adults with moderate to severe dental anxiety took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels, heart rate, blood pressure, and pain to see if these simple, drug-free methods help.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lavender essential oil (aromatherapy) and music therapy (Rachmaninoff symphony)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple, drug-free approaches could offer a way to manage dental anxiety without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be modest or no better than standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza - HNAL
Lima, Lima Province, Lima 15082, Peru
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