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The Impact of Valerian and Chamomile on Children's Anxiety in the Dental Clinic.
Sponsor: Damascus University
Summary
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of chamomile extract and valerian extract in reducing dental anxiety in healthy pediatric patients aged 6 to 10 years undergoing tooth extraction. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of the herbal interventions or a placebo prior to extraction. Dental anxiety will be assessed using validated anxiety rating scales and physiological parameters. This study seeks to explore a safe, easy to apply, and effective approach to manage child behavior and reduce dental anxiety.
Official title: The Effect of Valerian and Chamomile on Pediatric Dental Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
78
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2026-04-30
Last Updated
2026-04-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Valerian extract
Participants will receive 1 mL of valerian root liquid extract (Valeriana officinalis L., 1000 mg/mL), diluted in a small amount of apple juice, 30 minutes prior to local anesthesia and tooth extraction.
Chamomile extract
Participants will receive 2 ml of German chamomile flower liquid extract (Matricaria recutita, 2400 mg/2 mL), diluted in a small amount of water, 30 minutes prior to local anesthesia and tooth extraction.
Water (Placebo)
Participants will receive a small amount of water 30 minutes prior to local anesthesia and tooth extraction.
Locations (1)
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University
Damascus, Syria