Aromatherapy for emotional wellness during IVF
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether inhaling lavender essential oil can help reduce anxiety, stress, and depression for women waiting for IVF. You may benefit if you are feeling some emotional distress and are not using other mind-body or herbal treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with infertility and are scheduled for IVF.
- You are on the waiting list at the HC-UFMG clinic.
- You agree not to use other mind-body therapies (like yoga, meditation) or herbal supplements during the study.
- You have at least mild anxiety, stress, or depression based on a screening questionnaire.
- You have no allergy to lavender or strong dislike of lavender smell.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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