At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Women undergoing breast reconstruction surgery
- ✓Age 18-85 years
- ✓At least one night hospital stay after surgery
- ✕Current use of sleeping aid drugs
- ✕Current use of benzodiazepines
- ✕History of asthma
- ✕History of eczema
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Effects of Lavender Oil on Postoperative Pain, Sleep Quality and Mood
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Lavender Essential Oil for Pain, Postoperative. Completed, enrolled 58 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This project will evaluate the integration of lavender essential oil in surgical patients during the perioperative and postoperative phase of care. The study will assess patients' pain, sleep quality, and mood. The goal is to support that lavender oil will decrease pain scores and narcotic use, increase sleep quality, and decrease anxiety by improving overall patient satisfaction and supporting their natural sense of well being. This research project will help support the use of complementary medicine in a hospital setting. The increased awareness and use of complementary medicine in a hospital setting will strengthen the patient centered care model that all hospitals strive to achieve.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Lavender essential oil will be applied topically and by inhalation to the lavender group.