Preoperative anxiety Preoperative anxiety Degenerative spine Peppermint inhaler Peppermint essential oil
Conditions
Interventions
Participants randomized to the intervention group will receive a peppermint inhaler containing peppermint essential oil
The inhaler is a light protected container filled with sterile cotton impregnat
Experimental Other,Placebo Comparator Other
Peppermint Inhaler (Peppermint Essential Oil),Placebo Inhaler
Sponsors
Techita Boonyachai
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 to 80 years 2. Patients scheduled for elective degenerative spine surgery 3. Able to understand and communicate in Thai 4. Willing to participate and provide written informed consent 5. Presence of pain with a Numerical Pain Rating Scale more than or equal to 1
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed psychiatric disorders including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, or psychotic disorders 2. Use of anxiolytic medications such as benzodiazepines or propranolol during preoperative preparation 3. History of or current respiratory diseases including asthma, COPD, allergic rhinitis, lung cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, or active respiratory infection 4. Known intolerance or allergy to peppermint or peppermint-containing products 5. Current smokers or individuals who quit smoking less than 12 months prior to enrollment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Preoperative anxiety level Before intervention, immediately after 10 minutes of inhalation, and 30 minutes after intervention State-Trait Anxiety Inventory State Anxiety STAI form Y1 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physiological anxiety parameters Before intervention, immediately after 10 minutes of inhalation, and 30 minutes after intervention Heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate,Preoperative pain level Before intervention, immediately after 10 minutes of inhalation, and 30 minutes after intervention Numerical Pain Rating Scale,Preoperative anxiety and information requirement Before intervention Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS),Trait anxiety level Before intervention State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Trait Anxiety STAI form Y2 | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactTechita Boonyachai
Khonkaen University
Outcome results
None listed