CompletedNot Applicable

Aromatherapy and Music Therapy for Anxiety Management During Mandibular Third Molar Extraction

Peru102 participantsStarted 2026-03-02

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of aromatherapy and music therapy on dental anxiety and physiological responses in patients with moderate to severe dental anxiety undergoing mandibular third molar extraction. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do aromatherapy and music therapy improve anxiety-related outcomes in patients with moderate to severe dental anxiety? * Are there differences between aromatherapy and music therapy in their effects on physiological parameters during mandibular third molar extraction? Researchers will compare an aromatherapy group and a music therapy group with a control group to determine whether these interventions improve anxiety-related outcomes and physiological responses. Participants will: * Complete the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) before and after surgery. * Receive aromatherapy, music therapy, or standard care for five minutes before the surgical procedure. * Undergo measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation before and after surgery. * Report intraoperative pain using a visual analog scale (VAS).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 38 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-38 years. * Scheduled for mandibular third molar extraction. * ASA I or ASA II patients. * Moderate to severe dental anxiety according to MDAS. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of anxiety, depression, or psychiatric disorders. * Use of antidepressants, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, beta-blockers, sedatives, or anxiolytics. * Pregnancy. * Cognitive, visual, hearing, or language impairment interfering with questionnaire completion. * Use of sedatives or anxiolytics within 12 hours before surgery.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Dental Anxiety (MDAS Score)

Timeframe: Immediately before surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07647419

SponsorUniversidad Científica del Sur

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-02

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