Aromatherapy vs Music Therapy for Anxiety in Children During Dental Radiography
Trial statusCompleted
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorNigde Omer Halisdemir University
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Children requiring panoramic radiography for dental examination
No previous history of dental radiographic procedures
Ability to understand and cooperate with the procedure
Provision of written informed consent by parents or legal guardians
Disqualifiers
Presence of hearing or olfactory impairment
Use of medications that may affect anxiety levels or heart rate
Presence of systemic or neurological disorders
Inability to cooperate with the study procedures
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Music Therapy
BehavioralChildren were exposed to music therapy prior to panoramic radiography. Pachelbel's Canon in D major was played in the clinical environment at a comfortable volume to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety.
Aromatherapy
BehavioralLavender essential oil was diffused into the clinical environment prior to panoramic radiography using an aroma diffuser to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.
Routine Care
Other interventionChildren received standard clinical care without any additional intervention prior to panoramic radiography.
Treatment groups
108 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groupsGroup A: Music Therapy (MG)Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Aromatherapy (AG)Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: Music Therapy + Aromatherapy (MAG)Experimental treatment 2 interventions
Group D: Control Group (CG)Other 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Anxiety level assessed by Facial Image Scale (FIS)
Children's anxiety levels were assessed using the Facial Image Scale (FIS), a validated tool for measuring dental anxiety in pediatric patients. It consists of a series of five pictures of faces (from 1 to 5), ranging from very happy to very unhappy. The scale is scored with a score of 1 for the face with the most positive emotion and a score of 5 for the face with the most negative emotion. Scores obtained before and after the radiographic procedure were compared.
Time frame
Immediately before and immediately after panoramic radiographySecondary outcomes
1
Heart rate
Heart rate was recorded as a physiological indicator of anxiety before and after the radiographic procedure.
Time frame
Immediately before and immediately after panoramic radiography2
Presence artifacts in panoramic radiographs
Panoramic radiographs were evaluated by an experienced radiologist for the presence of artifacts affecting image quality.
Time frame
Immediately after panoramic radiographySponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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