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The Effect of Lavender Inhalation on Anxiety, Sleep, and Blood Pressure

Effects of Lavender Oil Inhalation Applied to Patients With Primary Hypertension on Anxiety, Sleep Quality and Blood Pressure


Sponsor

Ardahan University

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Jul 7, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study aims to determine the effects of lavender oil inhalation on anxiety, sleep quality, and blood pressure in patients with primary hypertension. The study is designed as a double-blind randomized controlled trial. The study population consists of patients presenting to the Cardiology Outpatient Clinic of Ardahan State Hospital. Participants are randomly assigned to an experimental group, which will receive a total of 12 lavender oil inhalations three times a week for one month, or to a control group, which will continue routine treatment and care. Data will be collected using the Hypertension Diagnostic Form, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Statistical analyses will be conducted to compare outcomes between the experimental and control groups.


Eligibility

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This trial is studying whether inhaling lavender aromatherapy can reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, and lower blood pressure in people who have been diagnosed with primary high blood pressure (hypertension). **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with primary (essential) hypertension - You are willing to participate and do not have a lavender allergy - You have a normal sense of smell - You have no history of psychiatric disorders **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have difficulty communicating - You are already using other herbal remedies or aromatherapy treatments - You have been diagnosed with a sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea - You have secondary hypertension or other significant chronic illnesses - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You use tobacco products Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERLavender

Participants receive lavender oil inhalation three times per week for one month (total of 12 sessions) using a standardized diffuser. This intervention is provided in addition to routine care for primary hypertension. Outcomes measured include anxiety, sleep quality, and blood pressure before and after the intervention.


Locations(1)

Ardahan State Hospital

Ardahan, Ardahan, Turkey (Türkiye)

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