Effect of Aromatherapy Massage on Sleep Quality of Post-operative Cardiothoracic Patients (NCT05408650) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Aromatherapy Massage on Sleep Quality of Post-operative Cardiothoracic Patients
62 participantsStarted 2022-07-01
Plain-language summary
Poor sleep is common in the ICU, especially among post-operative CABG and more severely ill patients. Additionally, patients after surgery suffer from changes in physiological parameters related to ICU stressors. Pharmacological interventions for sleep improvement can both disrupt and induce sleep and have many negative side effects on intensive care patients. Therefore, this gives the green light for using complementary therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Adult conscious patients ≥ 18 years of both gender
* ICU length of stay \> 2 nights
* Physiologically or hemodynamically stable
* Free from skin problems and fractures in the area of massage
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who are on sedative drugs or narcotic analgesics
* Patients with an allergic history to lavender oil
* Mechanically ventilated patients
* History of sleep disorders
* History of mental disorders
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Quality of sleep or Level of sleep as assessed by Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire
Timeframe: 2 days
2
Physiological parameters include heart rate, respiratory rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial blood pressure, and percutaneous oxygen saturation, which will be assessed by a bedside electronic monitor.