Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety in Invasive Radiologic Procedure

The purpose of this study is to see if using aromatherapy (Lavender or Bergamot) will lower anxiety in patients having invasive Radiology procedures. First, the level of anxiety is assessed prior to the procedure using a questionnaire. Then, patients are given the aromatherapy treatment during the pre-procedure period. Then, the same questions are asked to determine how anxious the patient is after the aromatherapy and before going into the procedure room. After the procedure, patients are asked to evaluate the process of the study.

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Key information

Conditions

Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Preoperative Mental Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Scheduled for Myelogram or IR invasive procedure at investigative site

Exclusion criteria

Incapable of giving informed consent
Requiring pre-medication for scheduled procedure
Allergy to lavender or bergamot
Asthma (type of breathing related condition)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder - breathing disease)
Respiratory issues requiring oxygen therapy

Treatment and study plan

Lavender Oil

Drug

Lavender essential oil applied to cotton ball (3 drops) and placed in a medicine cup on bedside table

Other names: Lavender essential oil, Lavender, Lavender flower oil, Lavendula angustifolia

Bergamot Oil

Drug

Bergamot essential oil applied to cotton ball (3 drops) and placed in a medicine cup on bedside table

Other names: Bergamot essential oil, Bergamot, Citrus bergamia

Water

Other

Tap water applied to cotton ball (3 drops) and placed in a medicine cup on bedside table

Primary outcomes

Anxiety level of patients

Time frame: Immediately prior to invasive radiologic procedure

Assessed with Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

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Registry information

Official study title

What is the Effect of Using Aromatherapy to Reduce Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Invasive Radiologic Procedures?

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Mar 27, 2017
Registry last updated: Mar 23, 2023

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