Lavender Aromatherapy to Decrease Anxiety/Pain Perception During Office Hysteroscopy (NCT06316934) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 2
Lavender Aromatherapy to Decrease Anxiety/Pain Perception During Office Hysteroscopy
Stopped: Study terminated early secondary to limited staffing resources
United States22 participantsStarted 2024-06-01
Plain-language 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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
* Inclusion Criteria:
* Women aged 18 and over
* Scheduled to undergo office hysteroscopy procedure
* Able to give informed consent
* Able to read and write in English
* Anxiety score \> 0 on a numerical scale at baseline
* Exclusion Criteria:
* Any contraindication to office hysteroscopy (active pelvic infection, confirmed cervical or endometrial cancer severe hypertension, or any other condition that might be worsened by an uncomfortable test)
* Allergy to lavender oil, or any of its components
* Withdrawal Criteria
* The patient requests terminating participation
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Determine the Change in Pain Scores.
Timeframe: immediately before exam, immediately after cath placement, and 15min after the 30-minute procedure
2
Determine Change in Anxiety Scores.
Timeframe: immediately before exam, immediately after cath placement, and 15min after the 30-minute procedure