Aromatherapy for Mental Health Promotion in IVF Patients

The experience of infertility can cause significant emotional instability, especially for patients awaiting In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment, generating anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms. This study is a randomized clinical trial assessing the effectiveness of aromatherapy in improving mental health and quality of life in women undergoing infertility treatment. 120 participants will be randomized into three groups (Intervention, Placebo, and Control). The intervention involves the inhalation of true lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia) for four weeks.

NCT Number	NCT07480668
Lead Sponsor	Federal University of Minas Gerais
Conditions	Anxiety, Stress, Depression Disorder, Quality of Life, Aromatherapy, IVF, Complementary Therapies, Spirituality +1 more
Enrollment	120 participants
Start Date	2026-03-01
Primary Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-29