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NCT Number: NCT01963689

Aromatherapy for Anxiety and Self-esteem: Clinical Trial

The aim of this study was to determine whether the use of Ylang Ylang essential oil through dermal application or inhalation alters the perception of anxiety and self-esteem and physiological parameters such us blood pressure and temperature.

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Key information

Conditions

Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders Self Esteem

Age range

34 year–53 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

34 nurses from the University Hospital participated in this study and were randomized into three groups: one that received the Ylang Ylang Essential Oil cutaneous route, the second received the Essential Oil inhalation and the third (placebo) received the essence of Ylang ylang cutaneous route.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • be an employee of the nursing team and not be on probation
  • accept make use gel or freshener containing essential oil or essence ylang ylang
  • respond Anxiety Inventory(STAI)and Self-esteem scale and present moderate, high or very high anxiety on the STAI, medium or low self-esteem on the scale Self-esteem
  • accept not wear perfume during the survey period
  • accept the smell of Ylang Ylang.

Exclusion criteria

  • Self reported Hypotension
  • Medical License or vacation during the period

Treatment and study plan

Intervention Group 2

Other

Massage with Ylang Ylang Essence was applied for 30 seconds on the handle and the sternum area

Other names: Massage, Aromatherapy

Intervention Group 1

Other

Massage with Ylang Ylang essential oil in the wrist and in the region of the sternum

Other names: Massage, Aromatherapy

Intervention Group 3

Other

Put a drop of essential oil of ylang ylang in cotton located within the freshener and inhale throughout their work shift

Other names: Aromatherapy

Primary outcomes

  1. State-Trait Anxiety Inventory

    Time frame: after 60 days

    The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory consists of 2 scales, each one containing 20 items. One of the scales evaluates state anxiety, characterized by subjective feelings of tension and apprehension, followed by autonomic nervous system responses at a given moment. Trait anxiety, assessed by the other scale, refers to a relatively stable tendency to perceive situations at threatening and react anxiously to them. The scores are divided into low, moderate, high and very high and are determined by the sum of 20 symptoms from a 5-point Likert-type scale.The range of scores is 20-80, the higher the score indicating greater anxiety for both the Trait and State Anxiety.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Self-Esteem Scale

    Time frame: after 60 days

    This is a unidimensional measure of self-esteem, which has 15 statements about the assessments that the subject makes about itself. For each statement, the subject chooses one of two options: agree or disagree. The level of self-esteem is provided through a template that assigns one point for each answer in agreement and zero points for each answer in disagreement. The maximum score is 15 points and the minimum is 0 points.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Sao Paulo

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Oct 16, 2013
Registry last updated
Oct 16, 2013

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