Aromatherapy for Anxiety and Self-esteem: Clinical Trial

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of this study was to determine whether the use of Ylang Ylang essential oil through dermal application or inhalation alters the perception of anxiety and self-esteem and physiological parameters such us blood pressure and temperature.

Detailed Description
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34 nurses from the University Hospital participated in this study and were randomized into three groups: one that received the Ylang Ylang Essential Oil cutaneous route, the second received the Essential Oil inhalation and the third (placebo) received the essence of Ylang ylang cutaneous route.

Official Title
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Aromatherapy for Anxiety and Self-esteem: Clinical Trial

Conditions
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Anxiety, Self Esteem

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Intervention Group 2
* Other: Intervention Group 1
* Other: Intervention Group 3


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: be an employee of the nursing team and not be on probation accept make use gel or freshener containing essential oil or essence ylang ylang respond Anxiety Inventory(STAI)and Self-esteem scale and present moderate, high or very high anxiety on the STAI, medium or low self-esteem on the scale Self-esteem accept not wear perfume during the survey period accept the smell of Ylang Ylang. Exclusion Criteria: Self reported Hypotension Medical License or vacation during the period

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 34 Years
Maximum Age: 53 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Placebo Comparator: Intervention Group 2<br>Individuals belonging to Group 2 received a bottle containing aromatic gel enriched with ylang ylang essence only in 2% concentration and used massage with essential oil 3 times a day: leaving home to go to work, leaving the shift and before bedtime. The points indicated were the two handles and the sternum. Gel was applied and massaged in a circular motion for 30 seconds. | Other: Intervention Group 2<br>* Massage with Ylang Ylang Essence was applied for 30 seconds on the handle and the sternum area<br>* Other names: Aromatherapy;|
| Experimental: Intervention Group 1<br>Individuals belonging to Group 1 received a bottle containing aromatic gel enriched with essential oil of ylang ylang in a concentration of 2% and used massage with essential oil 3 times a day: leaving home to go to work, leaving the shift and before bedtime. The points indicated were the two handles and the sternum. Gel was applied and massaged in a circular motion for 30 seconds. | Other: Intervention Group 1<br>* Massage with Ylang Ylang essential oil in the wrist and in the region of the sternum<br>* Other names: Aromatherapy;|
| Experimental: Intervention Group 3<br>The subjects in Group 3 were responsible for before the beginning of their working, put a drop of essential oil of ylang ylang in cotton located within the freshener personal and should be used throughout your work shift | Other: Intervention Group 3<br>* Put a drop of essential oil of ylang ylang in cotton located within the freshener and inhale throughout their work shift<br>* Other names: Aromatherapy;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| State-Trait Anxiety Inventory | The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory consists of 2 scales, each one containing 20 items. One of the scales evaluates state anxiety, characterized by subjective feelings of tension and apprehension, followed by autonomic nervous system responses at a given moment. Trait anxiety, assessed by the other scale, refers to a relatively stable tendency to perceive situations at threatening and react anxiously to them. The scores are divided into low, moderate, high and very high and are determined by the sum of 20 symptoms from a 5-point Likert-type scale.The range of scores is 20-80, the higher the score indicating greater anxiety for both the Trait and State Anxiety. | after 60 days | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Self-Esteem Scale | This is a unidimensional measure of self-esteem, which has 15 statements about the assessments that the subject makes about itself. For each statement, the subject chooses one of two options: agree or disagree. The level of self-esteem is provided through a template that assigns one point for each answer in agreement and zero points for each answer in disagreement. The maximum score is 15 points and the minimum is 0 points. | after 60 days | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Anxiety, Self-Esteem