The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn if inhalation aromatherapy works to reduce anxiety and pain in patients with venous leg ulcers undergoing conservative sharp wound debridement (CSWD). It will also learn about the feasibility of implementing this intervention in clinical practice. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does inhalation aromatherapy reduce anxiety levels during CSWD procedures, as measured by STAI-S scores? Does inhalation aromatherapy reduce pain intensity during CSWD procedures? Is inhalation aromatherapy feasible and acceptable to implement in a clinical setting? What are the protocol adherence rates and potential areas of missing data? Researchers will compare inhalation aromatherapy using Asian essential oil extracts to standard care to see if aromatherapy works to reduce anxiety and pain during wound debridement. Participants will: Receive either inhalation aromatherapy or standard care during their CSWD procedure Complete State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S) questionnaires before and after the procedure Rate their pain intensity using visual analog scales during the debridement Provide feedback on treatment satisfaction and acceptability Attend clinic visits for wound debridement as part of their standard care This pilot study hypothesizes that inhalation aromatherapy is feasible and acceptable to implement in a clinical setting and may be associated with differences in anxiety and pain intensity during CSWD, compared to standard care
Age range
21 Years – 21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Participation Rate
Timeframe: Throughout the 12-month data collection period from October 2026 to September 2027.
Retention rate
Timeframe: The number of participants completed 3rd clinic visit/15th day, across the 12-month data collection period from October 2026 to September 2027. Clinic visit 1 - 1st Day- week 1, Clinic visit 2 -8th Day- week 2, Clinic visit 3- 15th Day- week 3.
Percentage Change in State Anxiety Level During Conservative Sharp Wound Debridement
Timeframe: Completed at 3rd clinic visit/15th day, across the 12-month data collection period from October 2026 to September 2027. Clinic visit 1 - 1st Day- week 1, Clinic visit 2 -8th Day- week 2, Clinic visit 3- 15th Day- week 3