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Lavender scent tested to ease Women's pain and anxiety during procedure

NCT ID NCT06316934

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether smelling lavender essential oil before and during an office hysteroscopy (a procedure to look inside the uterus) could lower women's anxiety and pain. Twenty-two women were randomly assigned to inhale either lavender oil or distilled water (placebo). The study was terminated early, so results are limited, but the goal was to find a simple, non-drug way to improve the experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help women feel calmer and less pain during a common gynecological procedure.
What could go wrong
This was a very small pilot study that was terminated early, so results are limited. It is not a treatment for a disease, only a comfort measure during a procedure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

22 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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* Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 and over * Scheduled to undergo office hysteroscopy procedure * Able to give informed consent * Able to read and write in English * Anxiety score \> 0 on a numerical scale at baseline * Exclusion Criteria: * Any contraindication to office hysteroscopy (active pelvic infection, confirmed cervical or endometrial cancer severe hypertension, or any other condition that might be worsened by an uncomfortable test) * Allergy to lavender oil, or any of its components * Withdrawal Criteria * The patient requests terminating participation

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Pain, Procedural

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Pain, procedural

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

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