ANXIETY STATE

This study tested whether smelling lavender essential oil could reduce anxiety in adults about to receive an ultrasound-guided injection for joint or tendon issues. Researchers compared anxiety levels in 48 participants who either received the lavender scent or a placebo before t…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles could help school-age children feel less pain and anxiety during routine blood draws (venipuncture). Researchers divided 86 children into groups that used active VR, passive VR, or no VR during the procedure. They measu…

This study tested whether wearing glasses with colored lenses (green, red, or blue) could help reduce anxiety and pain for people having a tooth pulled. Researchers measured changes in anxiety, pain, heart rate, and stress hormones in 84 participants before and after they wore th…

This study tested if a virtual reality (VR) tour could help reduce anxiety in children before surgery. 114 children scheduled for elective surgery used a VR headset to take a simulated tour of the operating room journey. The goal was to see if this realistic preview helped them f…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation device could help soldiers manage stress. 76 soldiers used the device 20 times over several weeks. Researchers then measured changes in their heart rate, stress hormones, anxiety, and performance during a simulated combat…

This study tested whether listening to calming music combined with special sound beats could reduce anxiety in young adults. Researchers compared this sound treatment to a control sound (pink noise) in a single 25-minute session. They measured anxiety using questionnaires, brain …

This study tested whether a single dose of the anesthetic drug esketamine, given during surgery, could reduce anxiety in patients with abdominal tumors. It involved 185 adults who were already feeling anxious before their operation. Researchers compared patients who received eske…