Effects of aromatherapy on anxiety and salivary oxytocin levels

UMIN ID: UMIN000055759

Registered date:07/10/2024

Basic Information

• Recruitment status: Complete: follow-up complete
• Health condition(s) or Problem(s) studied: Healthy adults
• Date of first enrollment: 2022/07/01
• Target sample size: 30
• Countries of recruitment: Japan
• Study type: Interventional

Intervention(s)

The participants received a 30-min aromatherapy session with diffused aroma oil using Lavandula angustifolia in a room, and then they received a 10-min hand massage with aroma oil. Saliva collecting, visual analogue scale (VAS) for subjective stress assessment, and the measurement of heart rate were performed before and after the aromatherapy, and after the hand massage.
The participants stayed in a room for 30 min without diffused aroma oil, and then they received a 10-min hand massage with carrier oil. Saliva collecting, visual analogue scale (VAS) for subjective stress assessment, and the measurement of heart rate were performed before and after the 30-min stay, and after the hand massage.

Outcome(s)

• Primary Outcome: Salivary oxytocin levels Anxiety levels
• Secondary Outcome: Sex differences in primary outcomes

Key inclusion & exclusion criteria

• Age minimum: 20years-old
• Age maximum: 50years-old
• Gender: Male and Female
• Exclude criteria: Smokers Individuals who were taking medication including traditional Chinese medicine Pregnant or lactating women

Related Information

• Primary Sponsor: Fukushima Medical University
• Source(s) of Monetary Support: Aroma Environment Association of Japan