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Effect of Aromatherapy on Anxiety in Colonoscopy Patients

NCT07067424 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 102

Last updated 2025-07-16

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Summary

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

Interventions

OTHER

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.

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.

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Eastern Mediterranean University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Eray Yucedag, MSc Student · Eastern Mediterranean University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-01
Primary Completion
2025-10-31
Completion
2025-11-30

Countries

  • Cyprus

Study Locations

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