Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety and Pain During Dental Treatment in Adults
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Aroma diffuser with single-note sweet orange essential oil: In a space of 3\*4\*2.6 cubic meters, positioned 10 cm away from the patient, add 4-6 drops (each drop being 0.05 ml) of 100% concentration single-note sweet orange essential oil into the aroma diffuser reservoir containing 120 ml of water.
Aroma diffuser with single-note tea tree essential oil: In a space of 3\*4\*2.6 cubic meters, positioned 10 cm away from the patient, add 4-6 drops (each drop being 0.05 ml) of 100% concentration single-note tea tree essential oil into the aroma diffuser reservoir containing 120 ml of water.
Aroma diffuser with water: In a space of 3\*4\*2.6 cubic meters, positioned 10 cm away from the patient, add 4-6 drops (each drop being 0.05 ml) of water into the aroma diffuser reservoir containing 120 ml of water.
Study summary
Dental anxiety is a common problem in dental care. The aim of this protocol is to evaluate the effect of orange and tea essential oil for the control of anxiety and pain in adults during dental treatments.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Anxiety scale 1 - Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) — 5 minutes before operation/during operation (immediately after the most painful procedure)/immediately after operation
The Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) consists of 4 questions each with a 5 category rating scale, ranging from 'not anxious' to 'extremely anxious', hence, the total score varies from 4 to 20, with higher obtained scores describing more elevated levels of dental anxiety. MDAS is recorded before, during and after operation. - Pain scale - Visual Analog Scale (VAS) — 5 minutes before operation/during operation (immediately after the most painful procedure)/immediately after operation
The visual analog scale (VAS) is a validated, subjective measure for acute and chronic pain. Scores are recorded by making a handwritten mark on a 10-cm line that represents a continuum between "no pain" and "worst pain." VAS is recorded before, during and after operation.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| West China Hospital of Stomatology SIchuan University | Chengdu | Sichuan | Recruiting |
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