Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety in Invasive Radiologic Procedure
Phase 1
Completed
- Conditions
- AnxietyAnxiety Preoperative
- Interventions
- Registration Number
- NCT03090750
- Lead Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Brief Summary
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.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 31
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Water Water Water Lavender Lavender Oil Lavender oil Bergamot Bergamot Oil Bergamot oil
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Anxiety level of patients Immediately prior to invasive radiologic procedure Assessed with Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method