Lavender scent may soothe ER waiting room nerves
NCT ID NCT06769503
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether smelling lavender oil for a few minutes can lower anxiety in people waiting with a family member in the emergency room. 120 adults took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels before and after using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to see if a simple, natural scent can help during a stressful hospital visit.
What this could mean
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Active substance
lavender oil
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety for people waiting in a stressful emergency room setting.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation. The effect may be small or due to a placebo effect, and results may not apply to other settings or people with smell or allergy issues.
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Locations
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Bitlis Eren University
Bitlis, Bitlis, 13100, Turkey (Türkiye)