Aromatherapy Effect on Anxiety Prior to Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Procedures

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI · Dec 13, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of lavender essential oil on anxiety in patients who are about to undergo ultrasound-guided procedures for issues related to muscles and joints. The researchers want to see if using lavender oil can help reduce feelings of anxiety before these procedures, which can include injections or aspirations (removing fluid) from joints and tendons.

To participate, you need to be an adult between 18 and 85 years old and be scheduled for one of these ultrasound-guided procedures. However, you cannot be currently taking certain anxiety medications, have a strong dislike or allergy to lavender, suffer from asthma or migraines, or have other health issues that might make it unsafe for you to join the study. If you decide to participate, you can expect to receive lavender oil before your procedure and be part of the effort to understand if it makes a difference in managing anxiety.

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Eligibility criteria

• • Inclusion criteria: Adults ages 18-85. Those undergoing ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures including joint, tendon, bursa, or periarticular structure injection/ aspiration. Proficient with English.
• Exclusion criteria:
• • Patients currently on benzodiazepine anxiolytic therapy Those with significantly impaired sense of smell Allergy/aversion to lavender essential oils Patients with asthma Patients with history of migraines Patients with any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the well-being of the patient or prevent the patient from meeting or performing study requirements Adults unable to consent Individuals who are not yet adults Pregnant women Prisoners

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