The Effect of Lavender Inhalation on Anxiety, Sleep, and Blood Pressure

Conditions studied

Primary Hypertension

About this study

This study aims to determine the effects of lavender oil inhalation on anxiety, sleep quality, and blood pressure in patients with primary hypertension. The study is designed as a double-blind randomized controlled trial. The study population consists of patients presenting to the Cardiology Outpatient Clinic of Ardahan State Hospital. Participants are randomly assigned to an experimental group, which will receive a total of 12 lavender oil inhalations three times a week for one month, or to a control group, which will continue routine treatment and care. Data will be collected using the Hypertension Diagnostic Form, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Statistical analyses will be conducted to compare outcomes between the experimental and control groups.

Interventions

• Other: Lavender — Participants receive lavender oil inhalation three times per week for one month (total of 12 sessions) using a standardized diffuser. This intervention is provided in addition to routine care for primary hypertension. Outcomes measured include anxiety, sleep quality, and blood pressure before and after the intervention.

Primary outcomes

• Anxiety (Baseline, Week 2, Week 4)
• Blood Pressure (Baseline, Week 2, Week 4)

Eligibility information

Study locations

• Ardahan State Hospital, Ardahan, Ardahan 75000 Turkey (Türkiye)