Calming scent tested for surgery jitters

NCT ID NCT07434323

Summary

This study tested whether a 15-minute session of smelling lavender oil could reduce anxiety in adults about to have minor skin cancer surgery. 66 patients were randomly assigned to smell either lavender oil or a placebo scent before their procedure. Researchers measured anxiety levels and vital signs to see if the lavender made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • San Gallicano Dermatological Institute IRCCS

    Roma, Italy, 00144, Italy

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