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Lavender + Peppermint Oils for Post-Surgical Discomfort and Anxiety (aromatherapy Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Led By Denise Kresevic, PhD
Research Sponsored by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Elective joint replacement patients able to read and speak English and describe study procedures
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up total of 90 minutes
Awards & highlights

aromatherapy Trial Summary

This trial will use lavender and peppermint oil to help with discomfort and anxiety after surgery.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking individuals scheduled for elective joint replacement or spine surgery, who can describe study procedures. It's not suitable for pregnant people, those with asthma or breathing issues, fragrance sensitivities, uncontrolled high blood pressure (above 160/100), recent smokers/vapers, or those with a history of atrial fibrillation (specifically regarding peppermint).Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the effects of inhaling lavender and peppermint essential oils as additional treatments to help with discomfort and anxiety from lavender and nausea from peppermint after joint replacement or spine surgery.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include allergic reactions to the oils such as headaches, skin irritation if contact occurs, worsening of asthma symptoms in susceptible individuals, and possible interaction with certain medications.

aromatherapy Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am having joint replacement surgery, speak English, and can discuss the study.

aromatherapy Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~total of 90 minutes
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and total of 90 minutes for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
discomfort, anxiety, or GI distress

aromatherapy Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Use of lavender and peppermint essential oils pre and postExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
passive inhalation of either peppermint and lavender essential oil with pre and post test measure
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Adjunctive use of lavender and peppermint essential oils
2021
N/A
~10

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterLead Sponsor
318 Previous Clinical Trials
340,074 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Arthritis
43 Patients Enrolled for Arthritis
Denise Kresevic, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Media Library

Adjunctive use of lavender and peppermint essential oils Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04934969 — N/A
Arthritis Research Study Groups: Use of lavender and peppermint essential oils pre and post
Arthritis Clinical Trial 2023: Adjunctive use of lavender and peppermint essential oils Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04934969 — N/A
Adjunctive use of lavender and peppermint essential oils 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04934969 — N/A
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