Clinical Research Directory

Aromatherapy for Mental Health Promotion in IVF Patients

The experience of infertility can cause significant emotional instability, especially for patients awaiting In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment, generating anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms. This study is a randomized clinical trial assessing the effectiveness of aromatherapy in improving mental health and quality of life in women undergoing infertility treatment. 120 participants will be randomized into three groups (Intervention, Placebo, and Control). The intervention involves the inhalation of true lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia) for four weeks.

The Effect of Peppermint Oil Aromatherapy on Pain, Functional Capacity and Cost in Fibromyalgia Patients

This study was designed to evaluate the effect of topically applied peppermint oil (Mentha × piperita) on chronic pain and functional capacity experienced by fibromyalgia patients, as well as its cost-effectiveness.

EFFECTS OF CİTRUS AND CLOVE OİL AROMATHERAPY İN OLDER ADULTS

This study aimed to determine the effects of citrus and clove oil aromatherapy, administered via inhalation (2 drops, 2 minutes, 3 times a week for one month), on fatigue level, sleep quality, and quality of life in older adults. Research Hypotheses H11: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on fatigue level in older adults. H01: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on fatigue level in older adults. H12: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on sleep quality in older adults. H02: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on sleep quality in older adults. H13: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on quality of life in older adults. H03: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure citrus oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on quality of life in older adults. H14: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on fatigue level in older adults. H04: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on fatigue level in older adults. H15: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on sleep quality in older adults. H05: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is not effective on sleep quality in older adults. H16: Inhalation aromatherapy with 2 drops of pure clove oil administered for 2 minutes, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions over one month is effective on quality of life in older adults.

Aromatherapy to Address Psychological Distress in Emergency Department Patients.

The goal of this clinical trial is to understand the feasibility and acceptability of a brief aromatherapy session for reducing stress, anxiety, and improving patient satisfaction among emergency department patients. The main question the study aims to answer is: Is the intervention acceptable and feasible? Participants in the intervention group will receive a lavender-scented tube and smell it for about 5 minutes. Participants in the control group will receive an unscented tube and follow the same instructions.

Aromatherapy Inhaler Use for HSCT Distress

The purpose of this research is to evaluate aromatherapy inhaler use and how it may impact cancer distress and coping by patients in the first few days after hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).

Effect of Aromatherapy on Anxiety in Colonoscopy Patients

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of aromatherapy with lavender and bergamot essential oils on anxiety, vital signs, and feelings of embarrassment before colonoscopy. The findings of this study are expected to contribute both to filling a gap in the literature and to the planning of evidence-based nursing interventions aimed at minimizing pre-colonoscopy anxiety and embarrassment in patients.

Aromatherapy Applied to Intensive Care Nurses Effect on Fatigue and Sleep Quality

TSummary Project Scope: This study aimed to determine the effect of aromatherapy applied to intensive care nurses on fatigue and sleep quality. Method: The research will be carried out in two stages, qualitative and quantitative, to determine the effect of aromatherapy applied to intensive care nurses on fatigue and sleep quality. Quantitative Phase of the Research; The application areas and duration of massage will be explained practically by the researcher. Nurses experiencing fatigue and sleep problems in the intensive care unit were treated once a day, 30 minutes before going to bed, for a total of 8 minutes, 4 minutes at the edges of the right and left nostrils, and 4 minutes behind the right and left ears. , for four weeks. It is a randomized controlled, single-blind study conducted to determine the effect of 3% chamomile and 3% lavender oil mixture in the intervention-2 group and 3% vetiver oil in the intervention-2 group on fatigue and sleep quality. Individuals in the placebo control group will be massaged with jojoba oil. Data in the study; It will be collected with the Personal Information Form, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Piper Fatigue Scale, pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Practice Monitoring Schedule-Researcher Form, Practice Monitoring Schedule and Nurse Form (Visual Analog Scale/VAS Scale) and Oil Application. Nurse Opinion Form. The universe of the research; It will consist of 260 intensive care nurses working on the same shifts in the intensive care units of SBÜ Kayseri City Training and Research Hospital, located in the city center of Kayseri. The sample size of the study was initially determined as 60 people in total, including 20 people in the intervention group-1, 20 people in the intervention group-2 and 20 people in the placebo group. Taking into account the research data, the selection of people will continue until the sufficient number is reached according to the results of statistical power analysis. Qualitative phase of the research; At the end of the four-week application, it will be carried out with a total of 15 people, 5 from the intervention-1, intervention-2 and placebo-control groups. Interviews will continue until data saturation is reached. As a result of the research, it is expected that the fatigue and sleep problems of the individuals in the intervention groups will improve and their sleep quality will increase.

The Effect of Classical Hand Massage, Lavender Inhalation and Hand Massage With Lavender on Anxiety, Pain and Comfort

Cystoscopy is one of the most commonly performed urologic procedures to examine the anatomy and evaluate pathologies of the lower urinary tract. Although cystoscopy is a safe procedure with a low risk of morbidity, it can often cause pain, anxiety and restlessness in patients. This study aims to determine the effects of classical hand massage, lavender inhalation and lavender hand massage applied to patients undergoing cystoscopy on the patient's anxiety, pain and comfort. The population of the study will consist of patients who underwent cystoscopy between July 2024 and April 2025. Data will be obtained with the Patient Identification Form, Vital Signs Follow-up Form, State Anxiety Scale, Numerical Pain Scale and Numerical Comfort Scale. The research will be conducted in three stages: before, during and after the cystoscopy procedure. In the pre-cystoscopy period, patients who meet the study inclusion criteria will be informed about the procedure and verbal and written permissions will be obtained. Randomization will be performed according to the order of application and the patients will be divided into four groups as the classical hand massage group, the lavender inhalation group, the lavender hand massage group and the control group. The Patient Identification Form will be filled in and the scales will be introduced. The vital signs of the patients in the intervention groups will be assessed half an hour before the procedure and the State Anxiety Scale will be filled in. In addition, a ten-minute application will be performed before the procedure and their vital signs and the State Anxiety Scale will be assessed five minutes after the procedure. During the cystoscopy period, after the patients in the intervention group are taken to the cystoscopy table and lidocaine gel is applied, their vital signs and pain levels will be assessed during the passage of the cystoscopy instrument from the urethra to the bladder. A ten-minute application will be performed during the procedure in the intervention groups and their vital signs and pain will be assessed immediately after the cystoscopy is completed. In the post-procedure period, half an hour after the cystoscopy procedure, the vital signs of the patients will be measured again, and the Numerical Pain Scale and Numerical Comfort Scale will be filled. The same data will be collected from the patients in the control group without any application.

The Effect Of Aromatherapy Applied To Children Aged 9-12 On Exam Anxiety, Attention Deficit and Academic Success

This study was planned to examine the effects of aromatherapy applied to children aged 9-12 on exam anxiety, attention deficit and academic success. The study was conducted as single blind. Hypotheses of the Study H1: Children given lemon aroma with an aromatherapy diffuser have higher Burdon Attention Test mean scores than children in the placebo group; H1.1. Burdon Attention Test mean scores are higher. H1.2. Westside Exam Anxiety mean scores are lower. H2: Children given lavender aroma with an aromatherapy diffuser have higher Burdon Attention Test mean scores than children in the placebo group; H2.1. Burdon Attention Test mean scores are higher. H2.2. Westside Exam Anxiety mean scores are lower. H3: Children given lavender aroma with an aromatherapy diffuser have lower Westside Exam Anxiety mean scores than children given lemon aroma; H3.1. Westside Exam Anxiety mean scores are lower. H3.2. Burdon Attention Test mean scores are higher.

Effects of Different Aroma-therapies on Nursing Students.

The aim of this study is to investigate the use of lavender and citrus inhalation aromatherapy on anxiety, test anxiety and sleep quality in Pace University sophomore, junior and senior nursing majors. Anxiety, particularly test anxiety, is a ubiquitous problem among nursing students. Test anxiety is a type of state anxiety experienced as concern or fear before, during, or following a test or performance assessment. While some anxiety may enhance the performance of a student, test anxiety often negatively effects performance. Although test anxiety can be incapacitating to any student, in nursing students it can not only have a negative impact on learning, it is a major cause for under-achievement and prevents some students from reaching their academic potential since they are enrolled in a high-stakes program. Treatment for test anxiety includes counseling, desensitization therapy, relaxation therapies, and aromatherapy. Aromatherapy with its focus on the therapeutic use of plant oils has the ability to decrease anxiety in humans through the use of natural oils particularly Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) without the potential for adverse reactions or side effects of conventional anxiolytic drugs. Research on the efficacy of aromatherapy on test anxiety in college and nursing students shows mixed results. A variety of designs and essential oil scents, either mixed or single, were used with subjects, e.g., lavender, rosemary, peppermint, lemon and the vehicles used to administer the oils, e.g., room diffused inhalation, non-absorbent cloth infused lavender for the aromatherapy vary. However, studies using lavender essential oil to reduce anxiety in college students, nursing students, and patients, demonstrated that lavender overall acted as an effective anxiolytic in reducing the stress of test taking, especially with lower levels of anxiety. Thus lavender essential oil could benefit nursing students in reducing test anxiety, and has great potential in benefiting all students in test and anxiety reduction, provided the person is not allergic to the oil. There is support for the notion that aromatherapy is a safe intervention, in a systematic review on the anxiolytic effects of aromatherapy in people with anxiety symptoms, no participants reported experiencing any adverse effects., The use of lavender also appears to help sleep without the adverse effects of commonly used drugs. The anxiolytic effects of the oil might reduce unhealthy behaviors that students engage in, e.g. alcohol and drug use/overuse, to reduce stress and relax, and positively affect sleep. In a 2015-2016 study of Pace nursing students, the results showed improvement in sleep and test anxiety, although the sample was small.

The Effect of Aromatherapy on Sleep, Anxiety and Vital Signs in Those With Essential Hypertension (Hypertension)

In addition to pharmacological agents in the treatment of hypertension, it has been reported in studies that aromatherapy applications, one of the traditional and complementary alternative treatments that are easy to apply nursing interventions with minimal side effects, have an effect on high blood pressure control. Studies have shown that aromatherapy has positive effects on stress management and anxiety control. Lavender oil, one of the frequently used aromatic oils, has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, muscle relaxant effects, regulates sleep with its relaxing and sedative effects, reduces the severity of itching, increases attention and facilitates learning, and reduces physical indicators of the autonomic nervous system such as pulse, respiratory rate and blood pressure. It has been shown in studies that it lowers In this study, the effect of lavender aromatic oil on sleep, anxiety and vital signs in individuals with essential hypertension will be evaluated. In the study, lavender oil will be administered to patients by inhalation for 5 minutes twice a day for 4 weeks. Medicinal lavender oil will be applied to the intervention group, and sesame oil will be applied to the placebo group. During the follow-up of the patients, the patient follow-up chart-researcher form will be evaluated at the beginning of the first week and at the end of the fourth week for each group. Vital signs, blood pressure and pulse rate, half an hour before and after aromatherapy in the morning and evening, 5 days a week for four weeks, will be evaluated with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and State-Trait Anxiety Scale at the beginning of the first week and at the end of the fourth week. The unique value of this study is that, unlike other studies, the applications will be applied in the morning and evening for 4 weeks, and sesame oil, which does not have an aromatic effect, will be used in the placebo group. As an expected patient outcome, we foresee improving the quality of life of patients by improving their sleep quality, reducing their anxiety level, and lowering their blood pressure by taking advantage of the healing effect of lavender aromatic oil in nursing practices.