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

NCT ID NCT07434323

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2021

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 80 years * Patients diagnosed with pT1a melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancer (epithelioma) * Scheduled for surgical radicalization under local anesthesia * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I or II * Ability to understand and complete self-administered questionnaires (STAI Y-1, STAI Y-2, DASS-21) * Willingness and ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to lavender or essential oils * Current use of anxiolytic, antidepressant, or psychotropic medications * History of psychiatric disorders or ongoing psychological treatment * Cognitive impairment or inability to complete questionnaires independently * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Severe respiratory diseases (e.g., asthma, COPD) that could interfere with inhalational aromatherapy * ASA physical status classification ≥ III * Participation in another interventional clinical trial at the same time

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

melanoma skin carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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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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