Aromatherapy for Stress and Burnout Among Healthcare Providers
The Effects of Aromatherapy on Stress and Burnout Among Healthcare Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A 3-Arm Randomized, Double Blind, Controlled Trial
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential for inhalation of plant-based aromas to reduce stress and burnout among healthcare professionals and staff in hospitals and urgent care centers.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Nov 2021
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 29, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 10, 2021
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
November 11, 2021
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 10, 2022
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 17, 2022
CompletedMarch 31, 2022
March 1, 2022
3 months
October 29, 2021
March 29, 2022
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Post-intervention score on the Maslach Burnout Inventory for Health Personnel on day 7
The Maslach Burnout Inventory is a 22-item scale measuring 3 constructs of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal achievement. Each item is ranked on a 7-point likert scale, scored from 0-6, with higher scores indicating higher levels of burnout.
Day 7
Post-intervention score on the Profile of Mood States, abbreviated version on day 7
The abbreviated version of the profile of mood states contains 40 items across 7 constructs. Each item is scored on a 5 point scale ranging from 0-4 with higher scores indicating higher levels of each construct.
Day 7
Post-intervention score on the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) on day 7
The DASS is a 42-item scale measuring depression, anxiety, and stress. Each item is measured on a 4-point frequency scale, scored from 0-3, with higher scores indicating greater frequency of each symptom.
Day 7
Study Arms (3)
Intervention 1
EXPERIMENTALParticipants apply an herbaceous, earthy based essential oil blend diluted in fractionated coconut oil to the jawline three times each day for 7 days.
Intervention 2
EXPERIMENTALParticipants apply a light, citrus-based essential oil blend diluted in fractionated coconut oil to the jawline three times each day for 7 days.
Placebo
PLACEBO COMPARATORParticipants apply an inert blend including fractionated coconut oil to the jawline three times each day for 7 days.
Interventions
Participants are given a diluted proprietary oil blend of aromatic extracts from resins, bark, and flowers to apply three times daily for the purposes of inhalation.
Participants are given a diluted proprietary oil blend of aromatic extracts from citrus peel, and flowers to apply three times daily for the purposes of inhalation.
Participants are given an inert vegetable based oil blend to apply three times daily for the purposes of inhalation.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Age 20-59
- Lives in the United States
- Otherwise healthy
- Employed full time in a capacity that interacts with patients at a hospital, primary, or urgent care center that treats COVID-19 patients. Full time is defined as 35 hours or more each week.
You may not qualify if:
- Positive COVID-19 test within 60 days of the study period
- COVID vaccine of any type scheduled during the intervention period or the week prior to the start of the study
- Allergy to any of the ingredients
- Regular smokers in the home (daily or more often)
- Pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding
- Existing use of an aromatherapy blend for stress management
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Franklin Health Research Center
Franklin, Tennessee, 37067, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 29, 2021
First Posted
November 10, 2021
Study Start
November 11, 2021
Primary Completion
February 10, 2022
Study Completion
February 17, 2022
Last Updated
March 31, 2022
Record last verified: 2022-03
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share