Using lavender inhalation to relieve menstrual pain
Effect of Lavender Inhalation on Primary Dysmenorrhea
NA · Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · NCT05995730
This study tests if inhaling lavender oil can help women with painful menstrual cramps feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 51 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Sakarya) |
| Trial ID | NCT05995730 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research investigates the effects of lavender oil inhalation on primary dysmenorrhea, a condition characterized by painful menstrual cramps. It employs a randomized controlled trial design, dividing participants into two groups: one receiving lavender inhalation and the other receiving a placebo. The study aims to assess the efficacy of lavender in alleviating symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea. Participants will be carefully selected based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure the validity of the results.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are single individuals with primary dysmenorrhea who have never been pregnant and have a regular menstrual cycle.
Not a fit: Patients who are married or have underlying conditions causing dysmenorrhea may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a natural and non-invasive method for managing menstrual pain.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of lavender for various therapeutic purposes has been explored, this specific approach for dysmenorrhea is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having primary dysmenorrhea (degrees II and III), * Single, * Who have never been pregnant before, * Having a regular menstrual cycle * Without any genital organ disorder (such as fibroids, fibroadenoma, endometriosis, metrorrhagia, ovarian cyst, pelvic inflammatory disease, chronic pelvic pain, other pelvic pathologies) * Not using contraceptive method, * Having a normal sense of smell * People who can smell odors and are not allergic to odors will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Married, * Having a disease that causes dysmenorrhea, * Regularly using a pharmacological and non-pharmacological method to relieve * Dysmenorrhea pain during the study, * Having a previous or unconcluded pregnancy, * Having a chronic disease (diabetes, endometriosis, uterine congenital anomalies, epilepsy, etc.), * Using drugs that affect the menstrual cycle or dysmenorrhea, * Persons who fill in the data collection form incompletely or not at all will not be included in the study.
Where this trial is running
Sakarya
- Sakarya Training and Research Hospital — Sakarya, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gönül Kurt, Assist. Prof
- Email: gonul.kurt@sbu.edu.tr
- Phone: 90 (312) 304
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.
Conditions: Dysmenorrhea