Aromatherapy for Preoperative Anxiety, Postoperative Pain, and Patient Experience

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study explores the use of aromatherapy as a complementary approach to standard pain management for patients undergoing general anesthesia. The aim is to see if aromatherapy reduces preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain, potentially alongside traditional opioid therapies. Conducted at the Kaiser Permanente Stockton Ambulatory Surgery Unit, the trial evaluates the patient experience as a key outcome. Participants will use an unscented pod and aromatherapy as part of the perioperative care pathway.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Able to speak, read, understand, and write in English or Spanish
* Undergoing a surgical procedure under general anesthesia
* Able to provide informed consent independently

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cataract and other ocular surgeries
* Allergies to aromatherapy ingredients
* Chronic pain management
* Olfactory deficits

Where it's running

• Kaiser Permanente Stockton Ambulatory Surgery Unit
  Stockton, California, United States Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.