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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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

102 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-01-01

Study Completion Date

2025-11-30

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of aromatherapy with lavender and bergamot essential oils on anxiety, vital signs, and feelings of embarrassment before colonoscopy. The findings of this study are expected to contribute both to filling a gap in the literature and to the planning of evidence-based nursing interventions aimed at minimizing pre-colonoscopy anxiety and embarrassment in patients.

Detailed Description

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In addition to being a painful and uncomfortable procedure, colonoscopy can cause anxiety and fear in patients due to procedure-related concerns, fear of a cancer diagnosis, and feelings of embarrassment resulting from perceived violations of privacy during the procedure. To alleviate patients' anxiety, fear, or embarrassment before colonoscopy, various non-pharmacological approaches, such as aromatherapy, are utilized. Aromatherapy, also known as essential oil therapy, is defined as "the art and science of using naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize, and promote the health of the body, mind, and spirit". Lavender and bergamot essential oils have been reported to have positive effects on anxiety in patients undergoing certain medical procedures, such as surgeries, childbirth, urodynamic testing, and endoscopic interventions. However, no study has yet evaluated the combined effects of aromatherapy with lavender and bergamot oils on anxiety, vital signs, and feelings of embarrassment in patients undergoing colonoscopy. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of aromatherapy with lavender and bergamot essential oils on anxiety, vital signs, and feelings of embarrassment before colonoscopy. The findings of this study are expected to contribute both to filling a gap in the literature and to the planning of evidence-based nursing interventions aimed at minimizing pre-colonoscopy anxiety and embarrassment in patients.

Conditions

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Anxiety Colonoscopy Aromatherapy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Lavender Aromatherapy

Inhalation of lavender essential oil for 20 minutes prior to colonoscopy.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Lavender Aromatherapy

Intervention Type OTHER

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.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Bergamot Aromatherapy

Intervention Type OTHER

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.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo Inhalation

Intervention Type OTHER

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.

Intervention Type OTHER

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.

Intervention Type OTHER

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.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients over 18 years of age
* Patients undergoing a colonoscopy
* Patients capable of reading and understanding the study instructions

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients who refused to participate in the study
* Patients who reported an allergy to any of the lavender or bergamot extracts used in the study
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Eastern Mediterranean University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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ERAY YÜCEDAĞ

Clinical Nurse

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

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

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Cyprus

Central Contacts

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Eray Yucedag, MSc student

Role: CONTACT

05428884948

Sevinc Tastan, Prof.

Role: CONTACT

05488785465

Facility Contacts

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Cemal Cevheroglu, Dr.

Role: primary

05488867788

Şerife Ünal, RN

Role: backup

05338585829

References

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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.

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Other Identifiers

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EY-Aroma2025-01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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