Anxiety, Anxiety Preoperative
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to see if using aromatherapy (Lavender or Bergamot) will lower anxiety in patients having invasive Radiology procedures. First, the level of anxiety is assessed prior to the procedure using a questionnaire. Then, patients are given the aromatherapy treatment during the pre-procedure period. Then, the same questions are asked to determine how anxious the patient is after the aromatherapy and before going into the procedure room. After the procedure, patients are asked to evaluate the process of the study.
Interventions
DRUGLavender Oil
Lavender essential oil applied to cotton ball (3 drops) and placed in a medicine cup on bedside table
DRUGBergamot Oil
Bergamot essential oil applied to cotton ball (3 drops) and placed in a medicine cup on bedside table
OTHERWater
Tap water applied to cotton ball (3 drops) and placed in a medicine cup on bedside table
Sponsors
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Scheduled for Myelogram or IR invasive procedure at investigative site
Exclusion criteria
* Incapable of giving informed consent * Requiring pre-medication for scheduled procedure * Allergy to lavender or bergamot * Asthma (type of breathing related condition) * COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder - breathing disease) * Respiratory issues requiring oxygen therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety level of patients | Immediately prior to invasive radiologic procedure | Assessed with Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale |
Outcome results
None listed