Passiflora Incarnata for Dental Extraction Anxiety

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Passiflora incarnata extract: A single oral dose of Pasila (Passiflora incarnata extract, 450 mg capsule) administered prior to dental extraction.

Placebo: A single oral placebo capsule, identical in external appearance (color, size, and shell) to the Pasila (Passiflora incarnata extract, 450 mg) capsule, filled with brown sugar, administered prior to dental extraction.

Study summary

This study looks at whether Passiflora incarnata (passionflower extract) can help reduce anxiety before tooth extraction. Male participants who feel high anxiety before the procedure will receive either passionflower extract or an inactive substance (placebo) before their extraction. Neither the participants nor the researchers will know who receives which one. The study will compare anxiety levels using a questionnaire, along with body responses such as heart rate and blood pressure. The goal is to find out whether this natural option could help patients who fear tooth extraction, without the use of medication

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Change in State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) State Anxiety Score — Measured at three time points: 1 hour before dental extraction (baseline, before intervention), immediately before dental extraction (approximately 1 hour after intervention administration), and immediately after dental extraction (post-operative)
  Anxiety level assessed using the State subscale of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S), with scores ranging from 20 (minimum anxiety) to 80 (maximum anxiety). Higher scores indicate greater anxiety

Trial sites (1)

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