Lavender and high-tech needles: a new way to calm kids at the dentist?
NCT ID NCT07547371
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether aromatherapy (lavender and orange oils) and digital anesthesia can reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 6-12 during tooth extractions. Researchers will compare these methods to traditional anesthesia to see which is more comfortable and less stressful. The goal is to find gentler, child-friendly approaches for dental procedures.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 132 people
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- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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6 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Participants will be recruited from the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry who meet the following criteria: Children aged 6-12 years, Indicated for extraction of a mandibular primary molar without acute infection or abscess, No use of analgesic or sedative medications within the previous 24 hours, Absence of any systemic disease, Behavior rated as Category 2, 3, or 4 on the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale, Voluntary agreement to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Children with a history of systemic disease or those taking medications on a regular basis, Known allergy to local anesthetic agents or essential oils, Use of analgesic or sedative medications within the previous 24 hours, Children with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), upper respiratory tract infections, or any respiratory condition that may increase sensitivity to inhalational therapies, Children rated as Category 1 on the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale, indicating an inability to cooperate, Teeth indicated for extraction due to acute infection or abscess, Patients with teeth presenting mobility, ankylosis, or root resorption exceeding one-third of the root length.
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Locations
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Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Istanbul, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)
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