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Sniff away your jaw pain? essential oils tested for bruxism

NCT ID NCT07665398

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether inhaling or massaging with lavender, marjoram, and vetiver oils can help people with bruxism (teeth grinding). Sixty-four adults aged 18-25 will use the oils twice daily for a period. Researchers will measure changes in jaw muscle elasticity and thickness, and track symptoms like pain and headache. The goal is to see if aromatherapy can be a simple, drug-free way to manage bruxism.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Lavender, marjoram, and vetiver essential oils
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a natural, low-risk option to reduce jaw pain and headaches from teeth grinding.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding or placebo control, so results may be due to chance or expectation. The oils may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 64 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2024

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Patients between 18-25 * Patients with full dentition including 2nd molars * Patients without facial asymmetry * Patients without history of sensitivity or allergy to plants * Patients without olfactory disorders Exclusion Criteria: * • Patients with systemic (asthma history) and/or neuromuscular disease * Patients with orofacial pain not caused by bruxism * Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery or injection history * Use of any medical drug affecting the muscular system * Patients with developmental deformity or surgery history in the maxillofacial region (facial trauma history, resection history, etc.) * TMJ pathologies (major condylar changes seen on panoramic radiograph) * Radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy history * Ongoing orthodontic treatment * Removable prosthesis use * Inflammatory connective tissue diseases * Pregnancy * Obstructive sleep apnea * Local skin infection over the myofascial area * Reluctance to take responsibility for the work

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Conditions

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bruxism Sleep Bruxism

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bilecik Seyh Edebali University

    Bilecik, Merkez, 11100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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