N/A
Completed N=93
Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study: Effects of Lavender Aromatherapy on Preoperative Anxiety in Breast Patients
Anxiety; Generalized · Breast Diseases · Surgery
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01837966 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
93
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2015
Primary outcomePrimary: Anxiety Reduction — 0.89; .74 units on a scale
Summary
The study is designed to see if lavender aroma therapy reduces pre-operative anxiety in breast surgery patients.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Anxiety Reduction |
0.89; .74 | — |
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.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01837966). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.