Study of Lavender Aromatherapy to Reduce Anxiety and Pain During Awake Ear, Nose, and Throat Procedures in Adults

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating whether lavender aromatherapy can reduce anxiety, pain, and improve comfort for adults undergoing awake otolaryngologic ear, nose, and throat procedures in an outpatient clinic setting. This study compares lavender aromatherapy to a placebo to see if patients feel more relaxed or comfortable during their procedure. The trial is sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and includes adults aged 18 and older. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one group will receive lavender aromatherapy using lavender essential oil on a cotton ball and diffuser before and during their procedure, while the other group will receive a placebo with an odorless saline liquid presented in the same way. The study is double-blinded, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who receives which treatment during the procedure. During the study, participants will complete brief questionnaires before and after their procedure to rate their levels of anxiety and pain using visual analog and Likert scales. Researchers will also collect subjective impressions of the aromatherapy effect. The main outcomes focus on changes in anxiety and pain measured immediately after the procedure, with safety and comfort monitored throughout. Total study participation includes the procedure day and short questionnaire assessments.

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