Can a melatonin sticker calm kids at the dentist?
NCT ID NCT07162272
First seen Nov 01, 2025
Summary
This study tested whether melatonin patches can reduce dental anxiety in children aged 5-7. Fifty-two kids were split into two groups: one got melatonin patches on their forearm 30 minutes before treatment, the other got placebo stickers. Researchers measured anxiety using a child-friendly scale, plus pulse and blood pressure, at several points during the visit.
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Outpatient clinic of pediatric dentistry department faculty of Dentistry Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
melatonin patches
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a natural, safe way to help children feel less anxious during dental visits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 52 children. Results may not apply to all kids, and melatonin might not work better than a placebo.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.