Inhaled Aromatherapy During Wound Debridement for Venous Leg Ulcers

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 study compares inhalation aromatherapy using Asian essential oil extracts to standard care in adults undergoing conservative sharp wound debridement for venous leg ulcers. The trial aims to see if aromatherapy lowers anxiety (measured by STAI-S) and pain during the procedure and to evaluate feasibility and protocol adherence in a clinical setting. It will collect data on outcomes and potential data gaps to inform future practice. The design is a small, feasibility-focused comparison with a single intervention arm versus standard care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

-≥21 years old

-Venous leg ulcers requiring conservative sharp wound debridement

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known sensitivity or hypersensitivity to essential oils or any components in the Aromatherapy scent formulation
* Allergic rhinitis, asthma, chronic lung disease or any disease that impairs the sense of smell
* Airway hypersensitivity to fragrances, paint/gasoline fumes or turpentine
* Using aromatherapy of any kind
* Taking any anti-psychotic drugs
* Incapable of providing verbal/written consent
* On anti-anxiety medications

Where it's running

• Singapore General Hospital
  Singapore, Singapore Recruiting
• Singapore General Hospital
  Singapore, Singapore Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Nanthakumahrie Gunasegaran
• Email: nanthakumahrie.gunasegaran@sgh.com.sg
• Phone: 97250435

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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.