N/A N=93 Randomized Treatment

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

Anxiety; Generalized · Breast Diseases · Surgery

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

May 2015

Primary outcome: Primary: Anxiety Reduction — 0.89; .74 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Lavender oil (Other); Placebo (Other)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: Female
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health
Primary completion: Sep 2013

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Anxiety Reduction	0.89; .74	—

Summary

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

Eligibility Criteria

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.

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