The Effect of Lavender Inhalation on Anxiety, Sleep, and Blood Pressure
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Lavender.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Primary Hypertension. Basic parameters: No limits · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Effects of Lavender Oil Inhalation Applied to Patients With Primary Hypertension on Anxiety, Sleep Quality and Blood Pressure
Overview
This study aims to determine the effects of lavender oil inhalation on anxiety, sleep quality, and blood pressure in patients with primary hypertension. The study is designed as a double-blind randomized controlled trial. The study population consists of patients presenting to the Cardiology Outpatient Clinic of Ardahan State Hospital. Participants are randomly assigned to an experimental group, which will receive a total of 12 lavender oil inhalations three times a week for one month, or to a control group, which will continue routine treatment and care. Data will be collected using the Hypertension Diagnostic Form, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Statistical analyses will be conducted to compare outcomes between the experimental and control groups.
Detailed description
This study aims to evaluate the effects of lavender oil inhalation on anxiety, sleep quality, and blood pressure in patients with primary hypertension. It is designed as a double-blind randomized controlled trial. Patients presenting to the Cardiology Outpatient Clinic of Ardahan State Hospital will be recruited for the study. Participants will be randomly assigned to an experimental group, which will receive 12 lavender oil inhalations three times a week for one month, or to a control group, which will continue routine care. Data will be collected using the Hypertension Diagnostic Form, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The study will assess whether lavender oil inhalation affects anxiety, sleep quality, and blood pressure in this population. Statistical analyses will be conducted to compare outcomes between the experimental and control groups.
Interventions
- Other Lavender
Participants receive lavender oil inhalation three times per week for one month (total of 12 sessions) using a standardized diffuser. This intervention is provided in addition to routine care for primary hypertension. Outcomes measured include anxiety, sleep quality, and blood pressure before and after the intervention.
Primary outcome measures
- Anxiety [Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4]
- Blood Pressure [Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Sleep quality [Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Diagnosed with primary hypertension
- Willing to participate in the study
- No allergy to lavender
- No olfactory impairments
- No history of psychiatric disorders
Exclusion criteria
- Communication difficulties
- Unwilling to participate
- Using other herbal or aromatherapy treatments
- History of sleep disorders affecting sleep quality (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea)
- Secondary hypertension or other chronic diseases
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Use of tobacco products
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Ardahan State Hospital — Ardahan
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07192783 · ArdahanU-Şimsekli-DS-06