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The Effect of Lavender Oil Applied Via Inhalation on Headache and Anxiety Level

NCT07299617 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 62

Last updated 2025-12-23

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Summary

This randomized controlled study aims to determine the effect of pure lavender oil inhalation on headache severity and anxiety levels in hemodialysis (HD) patients. The research, conducted in three dialysis centers, included a total of 62 patients who were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n=30) receiving lavender oil inhalation or a control group (n=32) receiving standard care. Data were collected using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for headache severity and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) for anxiety levels.

Conditions

  • Hemodialysis Patients

Interventions

OTHER

Lavender Oil Inhalation

Participants receive pure medical lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia) with a certificate of analysis. During the 2nd hour of the dialysis session, 3 drops of lavender oil are applied to a 6x6 cm gauze pad. Patients are instructed to inhale the scent from a distance of 5 cm for 5 minutes. This procedure is performed 3 times a week for 4 weeks, totaling 12 sessions. The dosage adjustment and application are performed by the researchers.

OTHER

Standard Hemodialysis Care

Participants in the control group receive only routine hemodialysis treatment. No additional aromatherapeutic intervention or inhalation is administered during the study period.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Goknur Demir Hacimusalar

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-12-01
Primary Completion
2019-01-30
Completion
2019-08-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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