Aroma diffuser with single-note lavender essential oilAroma diffuser with single-note orange essential oilAroma diffuser with deionized water
Aroma diffuser with single-note lavender 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 lavender essential oil into the aroma diffuser reservoir containing 120 ml of water.
Aroma diffuser with single-note 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 orange essential oil into the aroma diffuser reservoir containing 120 ml of water.
Aroma diffuser with deionized 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 deionized water.
Study summary
First dental visit experience is strongly correlated with dental anxiety, the aim of this protocol is to explore the efficacy of olfactory aromatherapy for the reduce of dental anxiety and pain in first-visit patient.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who never visited dental clinics before;
* Patients who need dental treatment, such as resin filling, root canal treatment, periodontal initial treatment, tooth extraction, etc;
* Patients and their guardians who are able to understand the purpose of the study and volunteer to take part in the study;
* Patients who are intellectually sufficient to complete the anxiety scale;
* Be able to complete all assessments and follow-up during the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who are allergic to the ingredients of the essential oils used in the experiment or to the materials used in the dental treatment;
* Patients who underwent only an oral examination;
* Patients with severe heart disease, hypertension, respiratory disease, or other systemic conditions that were not eligible for trial participation;
* Pregnant or lactating women;
* People with depressive symptoms, anxiety disorders or other mental illnesses that affect their mood state;
* People who are using sedative or analgesic drugs;
* Recent or current users of essential oils;
* Any circumstances considered by the investigator to be inappropriate for participation in this study.
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
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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