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Can a melatonin sticker calm kids at the dentist?

NCT ID NCT07162272

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

52 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

5 to 7 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy children aged 5-7 years old. * Patients exhibiting Frankl's behavior rating grade III or IV. * Children requiring invasive dental treatment in their primary teeth. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe dental symptoms (e.g. spontaneous pain, pain not relieved by analgesics). * History of allergy to melatonin * Children who currently use any medication * Orphans and special health care needs patient.

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Children Dental anxiety

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Outpatient clinic of pediatric dentistry department faculty of Dentistry Ain Shams University

    Cairo, Egypt

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