Lavender scent may soothe ER waiting room nerves

NCT ID NCT06769503

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Emergencies

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY AROMATHERAPY EMERGENCY SERVICE, HOSPITAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bitlis Eren University

Bitlis, Bitlis, 13100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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