The Effect of Aromatherapy on COVID-19-induced Anxiety
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to assess the potential for a non-invasive sensory based intervention to reduce the stress associated with a COVID-19 diagnosis.
Conditions
- Stress
- Covid19
- Anxiety
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 18 Years and 65 Years
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- Otherwise healthy - Documented COVID-19 exposure, suspected infection, or diagnosed infection - Has been tested for or diagnosed with COVID-19 - adults age 18-65 living in the US - understands and agrees to comply with study procedures - provides informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- Smoker in household - Pregnant or may become pregnant - Difficulty breathing - Pain or pressure in the chest - Confusion - Hospitalization - Asthma, COPD, or other respiratory condition - demonstrated inability to comply with study procedures - has participated in an interventional clinical study within 31 days prior to enrollment
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
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Experimental Intervention |
Participants receive an active essential oil blend to inhale for 15 minutes. The blend contains plant based oils sourced from flowers and citrus plants. |
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Placebo Comparator Control |
Participants receive an inert comparison to inhale for 15 minutes. |
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Recruiting Locations
Franklin Health Research Center
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
More Details
- NCT ID
- NCT04495842
- Status
- Unknown status
- Sponsor
- Franklin Health Research
Detailed Description
After being informed about the study, participants who provide consent will be randomized to one of two groups. Participants will receive one of two aromas to inhale with one being active and the other a control comparison.