Using aromatherapy to reduce pain after cesarean section
The Impact of Preoperative Aromatherapy Upon Time to First Analgesia Request and Consumption After Cesarean Section; Randomized Clinical Trial
This study is testing if using lavender aromatherapy before a cesarean section can help new moms feel less pain and wait longer before asking for pain relief after surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Assiut University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Assiut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06114472 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of a preoperative aromatherapy blend containing lavender on the time to first analgesia request following a cesarean section. The aim is to explore how complementary therapies can alleviate postoperative pain, which is often managed with opioids that have significant side effects. By assessing the impact of aromatherapy, the study seeks to provide an alternative approach to pain management in surgical patients. Participants will be monitored for their pain levels and the timing of their first request for pain relief after surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 20 to 40 with a BMI of 18-35, scheduled for elective cesarean sections and classified as ASA physical status I/II.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those with allergies to local anesthetics, chronic pain syndromes, or those who have taken analgesics within 24 hours prior to surgery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to reduced reliance on opioids and improved pain management for patients undergoing cesarean sections.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of aromatherapy in postoperative pain management is gaining interest, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 20 and 40 years * Body mass index (BMI) of 18-35 kg/m2 * Patients with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I/II, * Patients scheduled for elective cesarean section. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal * Allergy to local anaesthetics * Anosmia * Coagulopathy, * Chronic pain syndromes * Prolonged opioid medication * Patients who received any analgesic 24 h before surgery.
Where this trial is running
Assiut
- Emad Zarief Kamel Said — Assiut, Egypt (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.