drugset / Trial / NCT07384988

The Impact of Nitrous Oxide Sedation on Dental Fear and Anxiety Scores in Children Aged 6-10 Years

NCT07384988

RandomizedParallel-groupSingle-blindTreatment

Summary

Dental anxiety (DA) is highly prevalent among children undergoing dental procedures, with 50-80% experiencing fear that disrupts treatment and exacerbates oral health outcomes. While nitrous oxide (N₂O) sedation is widely used for its anxiolytic properties, evidence remains limited regarding its standardized efficacy in reducing pediatric fear and anxiety scores.

Timeline

Start
2024-01-15
Primary completion
2024-08-31
Completion
2024-09-08

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Nitrous Oxide Other / unclassified Inhaled

Indications

No indication recorded.