Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety in Invasive Radiologic Procedure

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2017-03-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if using aromatherapy (Lavender or Bergamot) will lower anxiety in patients having invasive Radiology procedures. First, the level of anxiety is assessed prior to the procedure using a questionnaire. Then, patients are given the aromatherapy treatment during the pre-procedure period. Then, the same questions are asked to determine how anxious the patient is after the aromatherapy and before going into the procedure room. After the procedure, patients are asked to evaluate the process of the study.

• Phase: Phase 1
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Atrium Health; Carolinas Healthcare System

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Scheduled for Myelogram or IR invasive procedure at investigative site

Exclusion Criteria:

• Incapable of giving informed consent

• Requiring pre-medication for scheduled procedure

• Allergy to lavender or bergamot

• Asthma (type of breathing related condition)

• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder - breathing disease)

• Respiratory issues requiring oxygen therapy