Comparison of the effect of aromatherapy with aromatic geranium and crocus sativius essential oil on premenstrual syndrome

Comparison of the effect of aromatherapy with aromatic geranium and crocus sativius essential oil on premenstrual syndrome in female employees of Gonabad University of Medical Sciences.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20190622043968N4

Enrollment

Registered

2023-09-09

Start date

2023-07-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-10-16

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Conditions

Premenstrual Syndrome. Premenstrual tension syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: Aromatherapy with 0.5% saffron essential oil produced by Barij Essential Oil Company. Aromatherapy one week before menstruation (for 5 days) twice a day for 5 minutes each time in 2 co

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Willingness to participate in research Limited age from 18 to 45 years old Having a history of regular periods The length of menstrual days should be between 24 and 35 days.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having a physical illness or taking medication Mental illness Taking antidepressants in the last few months Taking hormonal drugs and vitamins.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Severity of premenstrual syndrome symptoms. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 1 and 2 months after it. Method of measurement: Premenstrual symptoms screening questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam Moradi

Gonabad University of Medical Sciences

moradi.mf69@gmail.com+98 51 5722 9025

Outcome results

None listed

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