Effect of Aromatherapy on Anxiety in Colonoscopy Patients
NCT ID: NCT07067424
Last Updated: 2025-07-16
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
102 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-01-01
2025-11-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
OTHER
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Lavender Aromatherapy
Inhalation of lavender essential oil for 20 minutes prior to colonoscopy.
Lavender Aromatherapy
Participants will inhale lavender essential oil via cotton pads placed near the nose for 20 minutes prior to colonoscopy. The application will take place in a pre-procedure waiting area under nurse supervision.
Bergamot Aromatherapy
Inhalation of bergamot essential oil for 20 minutes prior to colonoscopy.
Bergamot Aromatherapy
Participants will inhale bergamot essential oil through cotton pads placed near the nose for 20 minutes before the colonoscopy procedure, under the supervision of clinical staff.
Control Group
Participants in this group will inhale an odorless substance (distilled water ) to mimic the aromatherapy procedure without active ingredients.
Placebo Inhalation
Participants will inhale an odorless substance (distilled water) using the same method and duration as the intervention groups, to simulate the aromatherapy procedure.
Interventions
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Lavender Aromatherapy
Participants will inhale lavender essential oil via cotton pads placed near the nose for 20 minutes prior to colonoscopy. The application will take place in a pre-procedure waiting area under nurse supervision.
Bergamot Aromatherapy
Participants will inhale bergamot essential oil through cotton pads placed near the nose for 20 minutes before the colonoscopy procedure, under the supervision of clinical staff.
Placebo Inhalation
Participants will inhale an odorless substance (distilled water) using the same method and duration as the intervention groups, to simulate the aromatherapy procedure.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patients undergoing a colonoscopy
* Patients capable of reading and understanding the study instructions
Exclusion Criteria
* Patients who reported an allergy to any of the lavender or bergamot extracts used in the study
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Eastern Mediterranean University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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ERAY YÜCEDAĞ
Clinical Nurse
Principal Investigators
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Eray Yucedag, MSc Student
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Eastern Mediterranean University
Locations
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Famagusta State Hospital
Famagusta, , Cyprus
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Yue QQ, Feng GH, Peng T, Tang T, Sun YX, Meng XR, Huang LL, Zhao KH, Huang HL, Zeng Y. What is the current state of anxiety and its related factors in Chinese patients undergoing colonoscopy? A cross-sectional study. BMC Psychol. 2025 Feb 27;13(1):169. doi: 10.1186/s40359-025-02463-z.
Peng W, McKinnon-Crowley J, Huang Q, Mao B. Assessing Fear, Embarrassment, and Disgust in Colonoscopy: The Development of Measurement Instruments and Psychometric Evidence. Health Educ Behav. 2024 Aug;51(4):601-612. doi: 10.1177/10901981231177075. Epub 2023 Jun 9.
Mutlu S, Yilmaz E, Sahin ST. The effect of position change and abdominal massage on anxiety, pain and distension after colonoscopy: A randomized clinical trial. Explore (NY). 2024 Jan-Feb;20(1):89-94. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2023.06.007. Epub 2023 Jun 20.
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Honig AJ, Galassi MG, Ogungbe OO, Uranga T, Cuevas DK. Implementation of Aromatherapy, a Nonpharmacological Intervention, to Reduce Anxiety During the Preoperative Period. J Perianesth Nurs. 2023 Apr;38(2):206-212. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2022.06.011. Epub 2023 Feb 1.
Kettas Dolek E, Altun Ugras G. The effect of aromatherapy during urodynamic testing on patients anxiety and cortisol levels: A randomized controlled trial. Neurourol Urodyn. 2024 Sep;43(7):1591-1599. doi: 10.1002/nau.25491. Epub 2024 May 15.
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Sayilan S, Sayilan AA, Mert S, Oztekin SD, Baydemir C. The Effect of Precolonoscopy Lavender Inhalation on Patient Anxiety and Comfort: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blinded, Single-Center Study. Gastroenterol Nurs. 2023 Sep-Oct 01;46(5):376-385. doi: 10.1097/SGA.0000000000000754. Epub 2023 Jun 8.
Vora LK, Gholap AD, Hatvate NT, Naren P, Khan S, Chavda VP, Balar PC, Gandhi J, Khatri DK. Essential oils for clinical aromatherapy: A comprehensive review. J Ethnopharmacol. 2024 Aug 10;330:118180. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118180. Epub 2024 Apr 16.
Shirzad M, Nasiri E, Hesamirostami M, Akbari H. The Effect of Lavender on Anxiety and Hemodynamic Status Before Septorhinoplasy and Rhinoplasty. J Perianesth Nurs. 2023 Feb;38(1):45-50. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2022.05.067. Epub 2022 Aug 18.
Other Identifiers
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EY-Aroma2025-01
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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