About this trial
Last updated 2 years ago
Study ID
aromatherapy
Status
Recruiting
Type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Placebo
No
Accepting
18+ Years
All
Not accepting
Healthy Volunteers
Trial Timing
Ended 2 years ago
What is this trial about?
The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of lavender aromatherapy in reducing
pre-operative anxiety in patients undergoing surgical procedures under spinal anesthesia.
This was a prospective double blinded randomized controlled trial. After patient's approval,
the anxiety level was assessed preoperativetively with Visual Analogue scale-anxiety and
APAIS scale. To rule out any lavender sensitivity, all subjects were given a skin patch test.
This was accomplished by applying a drop of lavender oil to the back of the hand and covering
it with a Tegaderm dressing to prevent inhalation and spread of the oil. After randomisation
and allocation, the investigators prooceeded with the intervention preoperatively. In the
operating room, the acte under spinal anethesia was performed. Then we collect data
postoperatively.
What are the participation requirements?
Inclusion Criteria
- Surgery under spinal anesthesia: continuous or single shot;
- Conscious patient cooperative able to communicate;
- No preoperative cognitive disorder;
- Patient consent;
- American society of anesthesiologists' (ASA) physical status of I-III
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women;
- Asthma;
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
- Allergic to essentials oils;
- Anosmia;
- History of chronic anxiety or depression;
- Neuropsychiatric disorder;
- Use of anti-anxiety medications or anti-depressants;
- Drug addiction;
- Emergency surgery required immediately or within 6 hours.
Locations
Location
Status
Recruiting