Aromatherapy Treatment With Lavender Essential Oil to Reduce Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (… (NCT07176676) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Aromatherapy Treatment With Lavender Essential Oil to Reduce Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)
Italy128 participantsStarted 2022-11-15
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of aromatherapy through the use of inhaled Lavender oil in reducing patients' nausea during the post-operative period.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who sign an informed consent
* Patients who have undergone anesthesiological examination
* Patients undergoing general anaesthesia
* Clinically stable patients
* Patients with nausea scores detected with NRS\>0
* Patients admitted undergoing surgery in the Complex and/or Simple Structures listed below:
* SC of Neurosurgery, undergoing spinal surgery
* SC of General Surgery, undergoing surgery on one of the organs of the abdominal cavity
* SC of Vascular Surgery, undergoing traditional surgical repair or endovascular procedure of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Sclerotherapy (to heal varicose veins) venous stripping (removal of a vein segment in the treatment of varicose veins) laser treatment
* SS of Gynaecological Surgery, undergoing operations on the organs of the female genital apparatus.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with ongoing relevant cognitive impairment (Six Item Screener score \<4)
* Patients with allergies or sensitivities to lavender essential oils
* Patients with asthma, COPD, Chronic Bronchitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
* Patients with changes in sense of smell
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?
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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
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To evaluate the effectiveness of administering Lavender Angustifolia essential oil by inhalation in reducing nausea after abdominal, vascular, neurosurgical and gynaecological surgery under general anaesthesia during the 24-hour postoperative period
Timeframe: during the 24-hour post-operative period
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07176676
SponsorAzienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria