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Lavender Aromatherapy to Decrease Anxiety/Pain Perception During Office Hysteroscopy
Sponsor: University of Florida
Summary
Office hysteroscopy is an invaluable practice to treat a myriad of gynecological processes. However, a limiting factor is the perceived pain and anxiety. In a randomized pilot study, treatment with lavender aromatherapy will significantly decrease the stress/anxiety levels associated with office hysteroscopy, as measured on a visual analogue scale and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) questionnaire when compared to control subjects receiving distilled water placebo.
Official title: The Use of Lavender Aromatherapy to Decrease Women's Anxiety and Perception of Pain During Office Hysteroscopy Procedure
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 99 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
22
Start Date
2024-06-01
Completion Date
2025-04-21
Last Updated
2026-06-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Lavandula angustifolia, Aura Cacia
Lavender essential oil will be placed on paper towel which patient will deeply inhale prior to the start of the procedure.
Placebo
Distilled water will be placed on paper towel which patient will deeply inhale prior to the start of the procedure.
Locations (1)
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States