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The effect of aromatherapy with Lavender on pain, anxiety and sleep quality

The effect of aromatherapy with Lavender on pain, anxiety and sleep quality after orthopedic surgery

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20111002007692N3
Enrollment
80
Registered
2021-12-10
Start date
2022-01-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-01-11

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Condition 1: Fracture of upper limb, level unspecified. Condition 2: Fracture of lower limb, level unspecified. Fracture of upper limb, level unspecified Fracture of lower limb, level unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the experimental group, the samples participating in the study are subjected to aromatherapy with lavender essential oil for 2 days and nights at 10:00 AM and 6:
their pain is recorded immediately before and after each aromatherapy, and their anxiety and sleep quality are measured immediately before and after the intervention. Intervention 2: Control group: Th

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 years and older Be interested in participating in research Positive olfactory test (ability to detect the smell of the desired aromatherapy solution) Elective and non-emergency surgery Patients with upper and lower limb fractures who have undergone surgery Community

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of lavender allergy (dermal or inhalation) Covid 19 disease based on PCR test results (currently the hospital requires PCR testing for all patients undergoing surgery) Have a history of allergic rhinitis, eczema or known respiratory problems such as asthma Having a cold or any other condition that affects a person's ability to smell. Do not be addicted to drugs Using other methods of reducing stress, including progressive muscle relaxation, music therapy, etc. Smoking Use of specific medication for psychiatric illness Simultaneous collaboration in another similar study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain score based on linear scale. Timepoint: Immediately before and after each intervention. Method of measurement: American 10-item pain intensity measurement questionnaire Patient Outcomes Pain community.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Score from the Anxiety Inventory. Timepoint: Immediately before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: spielberger anxiety scale.;Score from the sleep quality questionnaire. Timepoint: Immediately before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: SMHSQ standard hospital sleep questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactTahere Momeni-Ghaleghasemi

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

t_momeni@nm.mui.ac.ir+98 31 3668 0048

Outcome results

None listed

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