Lavender scent may ease Pre-Surgery jitters in skin cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07434323

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: San Gallicano Dermatological Institute IRCCS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether breathing in lavender essential oil for 15 minutes before skin cancer surgery could reduce anxiety. Sixty-six adults with early-stage melanoma or other skin cancers took part. Researchers measured anxiety using questionnaires and vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure. The goal was to see if a simple, non-drug approach could help patients feel more relaxed before their procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: lavender essential oil
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer before surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 66 participants. The effect may be small or not work for everyone, and results may not apply to other types of surgery or anxiety.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

melanoma skin carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MELANOMA NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY PT1A

Contacts and locations

Locations

San Gallicano Dermatological Institute IRCCS

Roma, Italy, 00144, Italy

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