Aromatherapy vs Music Therapy for Anxiety in Children During Dental Radiography (NCT07542665)
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NIH has registered a clinical trial on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07542665) evaluating the effects of aromatherapy and music therapy on anxiety levels in children undergoing their first intraoral radiographic examination. The randomized controlled trial assigns participants to four groups: combined aromatherapy and music, aromatherapy alone, music therapy alone, or standard care control. Anxiety is measured via the Facial Imaging Scale and pulse rate before and after the procedure, with enrollment status unspecified in the registry entry.
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NIH registered a randomized controlled trial (NCT07542665) on ClinicalTrials.gov studying non-pharmacological anxiety interventions in pediatric patients undergoing first intraoral radiography. The study compares four arms: lavender aromatherapy, speaker-based music therapy, combined aromatherapy and music, and standard-care control, assessing anxiety via the Facial Imaging Scale and pulse oximetry. No compliance obligations or regulatory deadlines are imposed on external parties by this registry entry.
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Aromatherapy vs Music Therapy for Anxiety in Children During Dental Radiography
N/A NCT07542665 Kind: NA Apr 21, 2026
Abstract
This study aims to evaluate and compare the effects of aromatherapy and music therapy on anxiety levels in children undergoing intraoral radiographic examination for the first time. Dental anxiety is a common problem in pediatric patients and can negatively impact cooperation and treatment outcomes.
Children included in the study will be randomly assigned to four groups: aromatherapy and music group, aromatherapy group, music therapy group, or control group. In the aromatherapy group, children will be exposed to a selected essential oil (lavender oil) before the radiographic procedure, while in the music therapy group, children will listen to calming music through a speaker. The group receiving both aromatherapy and music therapy will listen to music while being exposed to the essential oil. The control group will receive standard care without any additional intervention.
Anxiety levels will be assessed before and after the radiographic procedure using the Facial Imaging Scale (FIS). Simultaneously, pulse rate will be measured before and after the procedure using a finger pulse oximeter. The primary aim is to determine whether aromatherapy, music therapy, or a combination of both is more effective in reducing anxiety compared to the control group.
The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of simple, non-invasive, and cost-effective methods to improve the comfort and cooperation of pediatric patients during dental radiographic procedures.
Conditions: Dental Anxiety in Children, Pediatric Anxiety
Interventions: Music Therapy, Aromatherapy, Routine Care
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