Aromatherapy for Anxiety and Self-esteem: Clinical Trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
- Enrollment
- 34
- Primary Endpoint
- State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
Study Overview
Brief Summary
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.
Detailed Description
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.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 34 Years to 53 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
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
- Self-Esteem Scale(after 60 days)
Investigators
Juliana Rizzo Gnatta
Juliana Rizzo Gnatta
University of Sao Paulo