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Aromatherapy and music on the Non-Stress Test and anxiety.

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
State and trait anxiety.
Registration Number
IRCT20090810002324N17
Lead Sponsor
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
195
Inclusion Criteria

Maternal age 18 - 40 years.
Gestational age of 32 - 41 weeks of pregnancy (from accurate Last menstruation period or first - trimester ultrasound).
Wanted pregnancy.
Stable hemodynamic status in mother (blood pressure higher than 80/60 mm/Hg).
passage of at least 1.5 - 2 hours from the last meal.

Exclusion Criteria

History of infertility or the use of assisted reproductive techniques.
Vaginal bleeding and uterine contraction.
Any fetal abnormalities and amniotic fluid disorders.
Using painkillers and sedatives in the last 24 hours.
Hearing disorders.
Addiction to drugs, psychotropic substances, and cigarettes.
Neurological problems.
Respiratory diseases and a history of allergies to plant essential oils.

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The mean Score and severity of State anxiety of Spielberger questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 15 minutes after the end of NST. Method of measurement: The State anxiety of Spielberger questionnaire.;The mean score and severity of trait anxiety of Spielberger questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after the end of NST. Method of measurement: The trait anxiety of Spielberger questionnaire.;Reactive and non- reactive of NST. Timepoint: After the end of NST. Method of measurement: Checklist.;The number of acceleration of fetal heart rate. Timepoint: During the NST Procedure. Method of measurement: Checklist.;The number of fetal movement. Timepoint: During the NST Procedure. Method of measurement: Checklist.;Minimum time for the test to be positive. Timepoint: During the NST Procedure. Method of measurement: Checklist.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Blood pressure. Timepoint: Measuring the blood pressure will be done in a sitting position before performing the intervention. After completing the NST, on the left side of the supine position, the blood pressure will be re-measured. Method of measurement: Digital sphygmomanometer.
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