Clinical trial · Interventional
Aromatherapy Methods in Reducing Anxiety Before Breast Biopsy
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Two Different Aromatherapy Methods in Reducing Anxiety Before Breast Biopsy
NCT05276505CI-TRIAL-00067830completedN/AClinicalTrials.gov clinicaltrialsProvenance
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- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
A breast biopsy is a cause for anxiety for most women when faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Physiological and psychological effects of breast biopsy may continue in the pre-biopsy and post-biopsy period. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two different aromatherapy methods applied in reducing anxiety before breast biopsy.
Conditions
Conditions (4)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety State | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Breast Cancer | Malignant Breast Neoplasm | CURATED_EXACT | 0.92 |
| Patient Relations, Nurse | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Patient Satisfaction | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Aromatherapy Tablet | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (3)
- type
- NO_INTERVENTION
- label
- Control Group - Standardized care
- description
- Standardized nursing care applications Evaluation with STAI scale (anxiety levels) breast biopsy Evaluation with the STAI scale (anxiety levels) after the breast biopsy procedure
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Experimental Group- Lavender Aromatherapy Tablet
- description
- Before 20 minutes from breast biopsy. Lavender aromatherapy tablets. A small (approximately 1x 0.5 inch), rectangular, absorbent tablet containing 2 ml of lavender essential oil (10) was adhered to the patient's shoulder level in the waiting room. Patients were asked to inhale the aromatherapy tablet for 20 minutes before the procedure. Evaluation with STAI scale (anxiety levels) breast biopsy Evaluation with the STAI scale (anxiety levels) after the breast biopsy procedure
- interventionNames
- Other: Lavender Aromatherapy Tablet
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- Female
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
- Maximum age
- 85 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * over 18 years old * Female patients scheduled for breast biopsy (stereotactic biopsy, ultrasound biopsy, magnetic resonance imaging biopsy) * Individuals who can speak, understand and communicate in Turkish will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant and lactating women, * Patients who are allergic to plants (lavender/lavender-mint), * Patients with a diagnosis of psychiatric illness, migraine, chronic headache or sense of smell * Patients who have difficulty breathing through their nose * People who can't smell, who are sensitive to smells or smells * Patients with a history of asthma, epilepsy or seizures as a precaution. * Patients with active wheezing * Patients with cognitive, verbal or hearing problems that may affect communication
References
Publications (5)
- RESULTTrambert R, Kowalski MO, Wu B, Mehta N, Friedman P. A Randomized Controlled Trial Provides Evidence to Support Aromatherapy to Minimize Anxiety in Women Undergoing Breast Biopsy. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2017 Oct;14(5):394-402. doi: 10.1111/wvn.12229. Epub 2017 Apr 10. PMID 28395396
- RESULTFranco L, Blanck TJ, Dugan K, Kline R, Shanmugam G, Galotti A, von Bergen Granell A, Wajda M. Both lavender fleur oil and unscented oil aromatherapy reduce preoperative anxiety in breast surgery patients: a randomized trial. J Clin Anesth. 2016 Sep;33:243-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2016.02.032. Epub 2016 May 5. PMID 27555173
- RESULTTola YO, Chow KM, Liang W. Effects of non-pharmacological interventions on preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain in patients undergoing breast cancer surgery: A systematic review. J Clin Nurs. 2021 Dec;30(23-24):3369-3384. doi: 10.1111/jocn.15827. Epub 2021 May 3. PMID 33942405
- RESULTBeyliklioglu A, Arslan S. Effect of Lavender Oil on the Anxiety of Patients Before Breast Surgery. J Perianesth Nurs. 2019 Jun;34(3):587-593. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2018.10.002. Epub 2019 Jan 16. PMID 30660371
- RESULTJaruzel CB, Gregoski M, Mueller M, Faircloth A, Kelechi T. Aromatherapy for Preoperative Anxiety: A Pilot Study. J Perianesth Nurs. 2019 Apr;34(2):259-264. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2018.05.007. Epub 2018 Sep 8. PMID 30205934