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

The Effect of aromatherapy and music on the Non-Stress Test and anxiety in primiparous women.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20090810002324N17

Enrollment

195

Registered

2020-12-22

Start date

2021-02-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-02-22

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Conditions

State and trait anxiety.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The first Intervention group aromatherapy: At first, the mother will be placed in a quiet room. Twenty minutes before performing the non-stress test (NST), four dro

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

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

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.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
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.	—

Measure

Time frame

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.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
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.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam Keshavarz

Iran University of Medical Sciences

keshavarz.m@iums.ac.ir+98 43651813

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026