Lemon balm scent may ease Kids' dental fear, study hopes
NCT ID NCT07592130
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether breathing in lemon balm essential oil can reduce anxiety and pain in children aged 6 to 10 during dental injections. Forty-five children will be randomly assigned to receive aromatherapy with one of two brands of lemon balm oil or standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety with a child-friendly questionnaire and observe pain behaviors during the procedure.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) essential oil
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help children feel calmer during dental visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 45 children, so results may not apply broadly. The effect may be due to the pleasant scent rather than the oil itself.
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