Impact of Topical Aromatherapy on Postoperative Quality of Recovery After Lung Resection (NCT07622602) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Topical Aromatherapy on Postoperative Quality of Recovery After Lung Resection
124 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
The key to early surgery recovery lies in optimal and immediate control of postoperative pain. Despite standard pain management protocols, lung resection is often associated with acute, neuropathic, or chronic pain, compounded by the side effects of morphine-based treatments. In this context, aromatherapy can provide complementary support, both to alleviate pain and to improve the quality of recovery after surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 years or older,
* undergoing scheduled lung resection for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
* able to give free, informed, signed consent (no later than the day of inclusion and before any examination required by the research)
* person affiliated with or beneficiary of a social security system.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with chronic pain prior to surgery
* patients undergoing daily pain relief treatment prior to surgery
* patients using essential oils applied to the skin for pain relief.
* In relation to aromatherapy:
* history of allergy to essential oils
* atopic skin
* known allergies
* asthma
* pregnant or breastfeeding women
* nut allergies (in relation to sweet almond oil)
* individuals who are vulnerable or deprived of their liberty by judicial or administrative decision
* patients participating in other interventional studies on pain.
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.