Effects of Music and Aromatherapy on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Among Endodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
ABSTRACT Objectives Music and aromatherapy are recognized as noninvasive methods for promoting relaxation. Endodontic treatment is often perceived as a stressful procedure in dental settings. This study aimed to assess the effects of these interventions on blood pressure and heart rate among patient...
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| author | Seyed Amir Mousavi Fateme Nasiri Melika Sadat Araghbidi Kashani Ali Ghazalgoo Pedram Iranmanesh Soheil Shahbazi |
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| description | ABSTRACT Objectives Music and aromatherapy are recognized as noninvasive methods for promoting relaxation. Endodontic treatment is often perceived as a stressful procedure in dental settings. This study aimed to assess the effects of these interventions on blood pressure and heart rate among patients undergoing root canal therapy. Material and Methods In this single‐blind, parallel‐group, randomized clinical trial, 72 adult patients diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis and normal periapical conditions were referred to a dental school for endodontic treatment. Participants were randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) control group, (2) music group (participants listened to tracks of Stefano Crespan Shantam, tuned to 432 Hz), (3) aromatherapy group (participants were exposed to five drops of lavender oil via a humidifier), and (4) combined music and aromatherapy group. Blood pressure and heart rate were measured before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and one‐way ANOVA. Results Although systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as heart rate, decreased in the intervention groups, there were no statistically significant differences compared to the control group (p > 0.05). Conclusions Music and aromatherapy did not produce statistically significant reductions in blood pressure and heart rate among endodontic patients. Alternative methods should be explored to manage patient anxiety better. Trial Registration The present trial was registered in the Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT20191228045910N1), available at https://www.irct.ir/trial/46195. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f45136d84d8747b39d881488f89d242d2025-06-27T06:08:46ZengWileyClinical and Experimental Dental Research2057-43472025-06-01113n/an/a10.1002/cre2.70156Effects of Music and Aromatherapy on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Among Endodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical TrialSeyed Amir Mousavi0Fateme Nasiri1Melika Sadat Araghbidi Kashani2Ali Ghazalgoo3Pedram Iranmanesh4Soheil Shahbazi5Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry Meharry Medical College Nashville Tennessee USADepartment of Endodontics, Dental Research Center, School of Dentistry, Dental Research Institute Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan IranDepartment of Endodontics, Dental Research Center, School of Dentistry, Dental Research Institute Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan IranDepartment of Endodontics, Dental Research Center, School of Dentistry, Dental Research Institute Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan IranDepartment of Endodontics, Dental Research Center, School of Dentistry, Dental Research Institute Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan IranDental Research Center, Research Institute of Dental Sciences Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran IranABSTRACT Objectives Music and aromatherapy are recognized as noninvasive methods for promoting relaxation. Endodontic treatment is often perceived as a stressful procedure in dental settings. This study aimed to assess the effects of these interventions on blood pressure and heart rate among patients undergoing root canal therapy. Material and Methods In this single‐blind, parallel‐group, randomized clinical trial, 72 adult patients diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis and normal periapical conditions were referred to a dental school for endodontic treatment. Participants were randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) control group, (2) music group (participants listened to tracks of Stefano Crespan Shantam, tuned to 432 Hz), (3) aromatherapy group (participants were exposed to five drops of lavender oil via a humidifier), and (4) combined music and aromatherapy group. Blood pressure and heart rate were measured before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and one‐way ANOVA. Results Although systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as heart rate, decreased in the intervention groups, there were no statistically significant differences compared to the control group (p > 0.05). Conclusions Music and aromatherapy did not produce statistically significant reductions in blood pressure and heart rate among endodontic patients. Alternative methods should be explored to manage patient anxiety better. Trial Registration The present trial was registered in the Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT20191228045910N1), available at https://www.irct.ir/trial/46195.https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.70156anxietyaromatherapymusicroot canal therapy |
| spellingShingle | Seyed Amir Mousavi Fateme Nasiri Melika Sadat Araghbidi Kashani Ali Ghazalgoo Pedram Iranmanesh Soheil Shahbazi Effects of Music and Aromatherapy on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Among Endodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial Clinical and Experimental Dental Research anxiety aromatherapy music root canal therapy |
| title | Effects of Music and Aromatherapy on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Among Endodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial |
| title_full | Effects of Music and Aromatherapy on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Among Endodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Music and Aromatherapy on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Among Endodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Music and Aromatherapy on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Among Endodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial |
| title_short | Effects of Music and Aromatherapy on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Among Endodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial |
| title_sort | effects of music and aromatherapy on blood pressure and heart rate among endodontic patients a randomized clinical trial |
| topic | anxiety aromatherapy music root canal therapy |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.70156 |
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