RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07299474

Efficacy of Lavender Aromatherapy on Anxiety and Pain Reduction During Awake Otolaryngologic Procedures

Efficacy Of Lavender Aromatherapy on Anxiety and Pain Reduction During Awake Otolaryngologic Procedures


Sponsor

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Enrollment

184 participants

Start Date

Dec 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of lavender aromatherapy in adult patients undergoing awake otolaryngologic procedures in the outpatient clinic setting. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does lavender aromatherapy help reduce anxiety and/or pain, and improve patient comfort during awake otolaryngologic procedures in the clinic? * Do patients subjectively find aromatherapy relaxing and/or beneficial during the procedure? Researchers will compare lavender aromatherapy to placebo (an odorless liquid) to see if lavender aromatherapy helps improve patient comfort during their awake procedure Participants will: * Have their scheduled procedure performed with lavender aromatherapy or placebo during the duration of the procedure * Take a short, less than 1 minute questionnaire both before and after the procedure, describing their levels of anxiety, pain and subjective impressions of the aromatherapy


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether breathing in lavender aromatherapy can reduce anxiety and pain for adults having awake ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures done in an outpatient clinic. Researchers want to know if this simple, low-cost approach can make these procedures more comfortable. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You are scheduled for an awake ENT procedure at an outpatient clinic - You are able to give informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a sensitivity or allergy to fragrances - You have taken anti-inflammatory pain medications (like ibuprofen) within the past 48 hours - You regularly take anxiety medications, sleeping pills, sedating antihistamines, or antidepressants - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You have participated in another clinical study in the past 30 days Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERLavender Aromatherapy

Lavender essential oil on cotton ball, and in aromatherapy diffuser

OTHERPlacebo Aromatherapy

Saline on cotton ball and in aromatherapy diffuser


Locations(1)

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Otolaryngology Clinics

Los Angeles, California, United States

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