Effect of Lemongrass aromatherapy on reducing anxiety

Phase 4

• Conditions: Condition 1: Anxiety. Condition 2: Perceived pain during treatment.; Anxiety disorder, unspecified; Pain, unspecified; F41.9

• Registration Number: IRCT20230615058492N2
• Lead Sponsor: Yazd University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 6 March 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Age between 25 and 50 years
Having periodontitis stage II to IV and grade A or B

Exclusion Criteria

History of scaling and root planing
Having systemic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes or lung problems
Smoking
History of allergy to certain medicinal plants
Having allergies or problems such as nasal congestion
Loss of sense of smell due to Covid-19, etc
Being diagnosed with sinusitis
Being diagnosed with anxiety disorders
The patient is pregnant
The patient is breastfeeding
The patient is receiving chemotherapy
Taking pain relievers
Taking anti-anxiety medications
Taking medications that affect heart rate and blood pressure, such as diuretics and beta blockers
Taking antiseizure medications
Taking immunosuppressive medications

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Anxiety score. Timepoint: Before the beginning of scaling and after scaling for two thirds of the teeth. Method of measurement: Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory–State Scale (containing 20 questions and scoring from 20 to 80).