Lavender and classical music tested to soothe anxious kids at the dentist
NCT ID NCT07542665
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares aromatherapy (lavender oil) and music therapy (Pachelbel's Canon) to see if they reduce anxiety in 100 children having their first dental X-ray. Kids are randomly assigned to one of four groups: aromatherapy, music, both, or standard care. Anxiety is measured with a face scale and heart rate before and after the X-ray.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- lavender essential oil (aromatherapy) and calming music (music therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give dentists simple, drug-free ways to help children feel calmer during dental X-rays.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (100 children) that measures anxiety using a picture scale and heart rate. Results may not apply to all children or dental procedures.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children requiring panoramic radiography for dental examination 2. No previous history of dental radiographic procedures 3. Ability to understand and cooperate with the procedure 4. Provision of written informed consent by parents or legal guardians Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of hearing or olfactory impairment 2. Use of medications that may affect anxiety levels or heart rate 3. Presence of systemic or neurological disorders 4. Inability to cooperate with the study procedures 5. Refusal of the child or parent/guardian to participate
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Faculty of Dentistry
RECRUITINGNiğde, 51100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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