Sniff away the fear: aromatherapy may soothe kids at the dentist
NCT ID NCT07367594
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test if smelling lavender or bitter orange essential oils can help children aged 6-12 feel less anxious and experience less pain when getting a numbing shot at the dentist. About 26 kids will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: lavender scent, bitter orange scent, or a placebo (empty inhaler). The goal is to see if these natural scents are a safe, drug-free way to make dental visits easier for children.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 26 people
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- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 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
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children with the age range of 6-12 years * Any dental procedure that requires injection of local anesthesia. * Cooperative patients.(according to Frankl's classification class 1 and 2) * Parents or guardians willing to participate in the study. * Healthy child Exclusion Criteria: * Children with complicated systemic disease. * Uncooperative patients. .(according to Frankl's classification class 3 and 4) * Children with severe cognitive impairment or developmental disorders * Children with respiratory tract infections. * Children experiencing dental pain such as (acute pain or hyperemia).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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October University for Modern Science and Art
Giza, Giza Governorate, 12611, Egypt
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