What is the Effect of Using Aromatherapy to Reduce Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Invasive Radiologic Procedures?
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Intervention
- Lavender Oil
- Conditions
- Anxiety
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Enrollment
- 31
- Primary Endpoint
- Anxiety level of patients
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
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
Arms & Interventions
Lavender
Lavender oil
Intervention: Lavender Oil
Bergamot
Bergamot oil
Intervention: Bergamot Oil
Water
Water
Intervention: Water
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Anxiety level of patients
Time Frame: Immediately prior to invasive radiologic procedure
Assessed with Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale