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The effects of essential oil aromas of Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) on anxiety and blood pressure,respiratory and heart rate of patients before Cesarean Surgery

The effects of essential oil aromas of Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) on anxiety and physiologic indicators of patients before Cesarean Surgery

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2016073116325N4
Enrollment
84
Registered
2016-09-08
Start date
2016-08-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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Conditions

Maternal distress during labour and delivery. Other complications of labour and delivery, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention 1: In aromatherapy group three drops of essential oils of Lemon verbena leaves will be used.and three drops of essential oils on a cotton ball shed, then put it in to jars with lids. to e
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
In aromatherapy group three drops of essential oils of Lemon verbena leaves will be used.and three drops of essential oils on a cotton ball shed, then put it in to jars with lids. to each volunteer en
In control group three drops of distilled water will be used on a cotton ball shed, then put it into jars with lids. to each volunteer entrance to each group a jar will be given. The volunteer were a

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research and technology-Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
14 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria including: Iranian nationals; complete intelligence; the ability to read and write and smell; a hemodynamic stability; lack of emergency cesarean section; no history of surgery other than caesarean section; non-smoker; no alcohol or drugs; non-use of benzodiazepines for a week before the surgery; no history of allergic rhinitis (pharmaceutical, seasonal or oral) or respiratory problems and no history of hospitalization or other medical care due to mental disorders. Exclusion criteria: history of allergy to fragrances of lemon

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The effects of essential oil aromas of Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) on anxiety and physiologic indicators of patients before Cesarean Surgery. Timepoint: 20 minute after intervention. Method of measurement: Anxiety spielberger questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The average systolic blood pressure. Timepoint: 20 minute after intervention. Method of measurement: Mercurial manometer.;Respiratory rate. Timepoint: 20 minute after intervention. Method of measurement: Analog clock.;Heart rate. Timepoint: 20 minute after intervention. Method of measurement: Analog clock.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMasoumeh Fotouhi

Para medical college- Guilan university of medical sciences

atefe.fotuhi@gmail.com+98 13 4253 6262

Outcome results

None listed

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