Aromatherapy for first-time dental patients
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests if scented oils (aromatherapy) can help people feel calmer during their first visit to the dentist. If you've never been to a dentist before and need a filling, root canal, gum treatment, or tooth removal, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You have never been to a dentist before
- You need a dental treatment like a filling, root canal, gum cleaning, or tooth removal
- You and your parent or guardian understand the study and want to join
- You can understand and complete a short anxiety questionnaire
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are not allergic to scented oils or dental materials
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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