Aromatherapy to Reduce Pain and Anxiety During Cervical Colposcopy
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Colposcopy
- Registration Number
- NCT01214304
- Lead Sponsor
- Mike O'Callaghan Military Hospital
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether aromatherapy with lavender oil compared to placebo lowers anxiety levels in women during colposcopy.
- Detailed Description
Aromatherapy is a modality that might reduce anxiety. Women experience high levels of anxiety and negative emotional responses at all stages of cervical cancer screening. High levels of anxiety before and during colposcopy can be bad. If lavender oil aromatherapy reduces anxiety, then simple use of this modality may improve experiences during colposcopy.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 262
Inclusion Criteria
- Tricare Insurance Beneficiary (military insurance) receiving care at Nellis AFB
- All women at least 18 yrs of age undergoing colposcopy who have not previously participated in this protocol.
Exclusion Criteria
- age <18 years
- pregnancy
- breastfeeding
- asthma
- poor sense of smell
- allergy to one of the essential oils
- consumption of any analgesic
- short-term anxiolytic (i.e. benzodiazepines) or chronic anxiolytic medications (i.e. SSRI)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pain Level 8 months Patients will be measured on an 11 point scale from 0 to 10 on their pain Level.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Anxiety Level 8 months Patients will be measured on an 11 point scale from 0 to 10 on their anxiety level.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center
🇺🇸Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center🇺🇸Las Vegas, Nevada, United States