Overview

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of lavender essential oil on pre-procedure anxiety for patients undergoing ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria: Adults ages 18-85. Those undergoing ultrasound guided musculoskeletal

        procedures including joint, tendon, bursa, or periarticular structure injection/
        aspiration. Proficient with English.
        Exclusion criteria:
        Patients currently on benzodiazepine anxiolytic therapy Those with significantly impaired
        sense of smell Allergy/aversion to lavender essential oils Patients with asthma Patients
        with history of migraines Patients with any other condition that, in the opinion of the
        investigator, would compromise the well-being of the patient or prevent the patient from
        meeting or performing study requirements Adults unable to consent Individuals who are not
        yet adults Pregnant women Prisoners