Lavender inhalation eases dialysis headaches and anxiety, study finds

NCT ID NCT07299617

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Goknur Demir Hacimusalar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether inhaling lavender oil can reduce headache severity and anxiety in people undergoing hemodialysis. 62 patients were split into two groups: one inhaled lavender oil during dialysis sessions for 4 weeks, while the other received standard care. Researchers measured headache pain and anxiety levels using standard scales to see if the lavender group improved more.

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 (Lavandula angustifolia) inhalation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease headaches and anxiety during dialysis sessions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 62 participants. The results may not apply to all dialysis patients, and the effect might be due to relaxation rather than the oil itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder end stage renal failure Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Erciyes Univercity

Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)

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