The effect of Lavender on stress

Effect of essential oil of lavender (L. Lavandula officinalis) on preoperative anxiety in patients with curettage

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2012102510340N8

Enrollment

Registered

2013-02-21

Start date

2010-03-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

anxiety. Mixed anxiety and depressive disorder

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention: 40 mg Lavender essential oil 100% which will be smelled for 1 hour before operation. Intervention 2: Control: 2cc Distilled water and a small amount of lemon juice with a

Treatment - Drugs

Placebo

Intervention: 40 mg Lavender essential oil 100% which will be smelled for 1 hour before operation.

Control: 2cc Distilled water and a small amount of lemon juice with a concentration of 1% which will be smelled for 1 hour before operation.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Lack of emergency; having completed pregnancy and having enough power to smell the scent. Exclusion criteria: being allergic to perfumes or any other sensitivity; chronic respiratory disease; underlying diseases.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Anxiety. Timepoint: before surgery. Method of measurement: Spielberger questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactKazem Kazemejad

Golestan university of medical sciences

kazemnejad1341@yahoo.com+98 17 1442 1654

Outcome results

None listed

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