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Using Aromatherapy for Comfort, Ease, and Stress for Adults Being Treated for Substance Use Disorder in North Central Appalachia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Aroma Inhaler with Bergamot essential oil for Substance Use Disorders. Completed, enrolled 100 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this clinical trial study is to see if Bergamot, an aroma therapy essential oil, has any effect on comfort, ease, and stress. Participants will be asked to use a bergamot aroma inhaler, which is a small tube about the size of a lipstick container, at least three times a day for one week. Comfort, ease, and stress will be measured with self-report survey at the beginning and at the end of the week. In addition, participants will be asked to complete a daily logbook to record use of the inhaler. The study lasts for one week (7 days). The aims of this study are to explore the effects of Bergamot essential oil on comfort, ease, and stress in adults in a substance use disorder (SUD) treatment program, and to evaluate the feasibility of this type of aroma therapy intervention.
Study Details
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Interventions
The intervention group will receive an aroma inhaler and logbook to use three times a day for 7 days and complete pre and post surveys for comfort, ease, and stress.