Aromatherapy to Reduce Pain and Anxiety During Cervical Colposcopy
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 11/23/2013 |
| Start Date: | February 2011 |
| End Date: | August 2012 |
| Contact: | Jill M Teixeira, MBA/HCM, CCRP, CCRC |
| Email: | Jill.Teixeira@nellis.af.mil |
| Phone: | (702) 653-2756 |
Aromatherapy With Lavender Oil to Reduce Pain and Anxiety During Cervical Colposcopy: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine whether aromatherapy with lavender oil compared to
placebo lowers anxiety levels in women during colposcopy.
Aromatherapy is a modality that might reduce anxiety. Women experience high levels of
anxiety and negative emotional responses at all stages of cervical cancer screening. High
levels of anxiety before and during colposcopy can be bad. If lavender oil aromatherapy
reduces anxiety, then simple use of this modality may improve experiences during colposcopy.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Tricare Insurance Beneficiary (military insurance) receiving care at Nellis AFB
- All women at least 18 yrs of age undergoing colposcopy who have not previously
participated in this protocol.
Exclusion Criteria:
- age <18 years
- pregnancy
- breastfeeding
- asthma
- poor sense of smell
- allergy to one of the essential oils
- consumption of any analgesic
- short-term anxiolytic (i.e. benzodiazepines) or chronic anxiolytic medications (i.e.
SSRI)
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