The Effect of Aromatherapy on COVID-19-induced Anxiety

Franklin Health Research

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Covid19

Anxiety

Stress

Treatments

Other: Control Blend

Other: Essential Oil Blend

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT04495842

20-7-5600

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full 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.

Enrollment

100 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

18 to 65 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

Primary purpose

Supportive Care

Allocation

Randomized

Interventional model

Parallel Assignment

Masking

Single Blind

100 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

Intervention

Experimental group

Description:

Participants receive an active essential oil blend to inhale for 15 minutes. The blend contains plant based oils sourced from flowers and citrus plants.

Treatment:

Other: Essential Oil Blend

Control

Placebo Comparator group

Description:

Participants receive an inert comparison to inhale for 15 minutes.

Treatment:

Other: Control Blend