The Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety Prior to Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety Prior to Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of lavender essential oil on pre-procedure anxiety for patients undergoing ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures
Inclusion criteria: Adults ages 18-85. Those undergoing ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures including joint, tendon, bursa, or periarticular structure injection/ aspiration. Proficient with English.
Exclusion criteria:
Patients currently on benzodiazepine anxiolytic therapy Those with significantly impaired sense of smell Allergy/aversion to lavender essential oils Patients with asthma Patients with history of migraines Patients with any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the well-being of the patient or prevent the patient from meeting or performing study requirements Adults unable to consent Individuals who are not yet adults Pregnant women Prisoners