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

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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 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ total of 90 minutes

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

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterLead Sponsor

318 Previous Clinical Trials

340,082 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

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any available slots in this trial for prospective participants?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is presently looking for participants and has been open since 30th July 2021 with the most recent update occurring on 6th September 2022."

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What is the current capacity for participants in this trial?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment has openings for new recruits and was first posted on July 30th 2021 with its latest update coming on September 6th 2022. 100 people need to be enrolled from 1 centre."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

The Adjunctive Use of Lavender and Peppermint Essential Oils

Denise Kresevic 2021. "The Adjunctive Use of Lavender and Peppermint Essential Oils". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04934969.