Effect of Aromatherapy on Anxiety in Colonoscopy Patients

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

102

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 1, 2025

Primary Completion Date

October 31, 2025

Study Completion Date

November 30, 2025

Conditions
AnxietyColonoscopyAromatherapy
Interventions
OTHER

Lavender Aromatherapy

Participants will inhale lavender essential oil via cotton pads placed near the nose for 20 minutes prior to colonoscopy. The application will take place in a pre-procedure waiting area under nurse supervision.

OTHER

Bergamot Aromatherapy

Participants will inhale bergamot essential oil through cotton pads placed near the nose for 20 minutes before the colonoscopy procedure, under the supervision of clinical staff.

OTHER

Placebo Inhalation

Participants will inhale an odorless substance (distilled water) using the same method and duration as the intervention groups, to simulate the aromatherapy procedure.

Trial Locations (1)

99450

RECRUITING

Famagusta State Hospital, Famagusta

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Eastern Mediterranean University

OTHER