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NCT Number: NCT05660486

Aromatherapy Effect on Anxiety Prior to Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Procedures

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of lavender essential oil on pre-procedure anxiety for patients undergoing ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures

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Key information

Conditions

Anxiety State Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders

Age range

18 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Miami Hospital

Miami, Florida, 33156, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Adults ages 18-85. Those undergoing ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures including joint, tendon, bursa, or periarticular structure injection/ aspiration. Proficient with English.

Exclusion criteria

Patients currently on benzodiazepine anxiolytic therapy Those with significantly impaired sense of smell Allergy/aversion to lavender essential oils Patients with asthma Patients with history of migraines Patients with any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the well-being of the patient or prevent the patient from meeting or performing study requirements Adults unable to consent Individuals who are not yet adults Pregnant women Prisoners

Treatment and study plan

Aromatherapy

Other

Participants in this group will receive 2-3 drops of 100% pure Lavandula angustifolia essential oil applied to a surgical mask pre-procedure for aromatherapy.

Placebo

Other

Participants in this group will receive 2-3 drops of water applied to a surgical mask pre-procedure.

Primary outcomes

  1. Anxiety state as measured by VASA

    Time frame: Up to 10 minutes after aromatherapy administration

    The Visual Analogue Scale for Anxiety (VASA) has scales ranging from 0 indicating "no anxiety" to 10 indicating "high anxiety"

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of participants with an aborted ultrasound guided procedure

    Time frame: Up to 60 minutes post aromatherapy administration

    Number of participants with an aborted ultrasound guided procedure due to intolerance

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Miami

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety Prior to Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Dec 21, 2022
Registry last updated
Jan 5, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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