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