CompletedNot Applicable

Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study: Effects of Lavender Aromatherapy on Preoperative Anxiety in Breast Patients

United States93 participantsStarted 2013-01

Plain-language summary

The study is designed to see if lavender aroma therapy reduces pre-operative anxiety in breast surgery patients.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: Female; Age 18+; American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-III; undergoing elective breast surgery Exclusion Criteria: Male; History of asthma/bronchitis/Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)/contact dermatitis to cosmetic fragrances/pregnancy; significant laboratory abnormalities.

What they're measuring

Anxiety Reduction

Timeframe: 20 minutes before surgery (pre aromatherapy) and 10 minutes before surgery (post aromatherapy)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01837966

SponsorNYU Langone Health

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-09

Results submitted2014-12-22

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