The Impact of Simulated Forest Immersion Therapy on Pain and Anxiety in Patients Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA)
Axial Spondyloarthritis
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Axial Spondyloarthritis focused on measuring Forest Oils, Volatile Organic Compounds, Terpenes, Virtual Reality, Pain, Anxiety, Mood
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: able to read at a 5th grad level medically diagnosed with Axial Spondyloarthritis tolerate having their BP and HR taken average of greater than 3 on their last recorded pain assessments average of greater than 4 on their last BASDI recorded currently have an assigned Rheumatologist in their care delivery Exclusion Criteria: history of asthma currently pregnant inability to detect common odors from commercial fragrances smoking within 15 minutes of the start of the intervention procedure known allergy to citrus aroma hard of hearing without assistive devices limited vision not corrected by eye lenses history of hypertension uncontrolled by medications
Sites / Locations
- Oregon Health & Science University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Group 1
Group 2
Humidified Forest Oils with Limonene
Humidified Forest Oils with Limonene & Virtual Reality using a Surface Pro tablet with headphones to experience walking on a forest path and ambient forest sounds.