At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Age 18 years or older
- ✕Allergy or sensitivity to lavender
- ✕Aversion to lavender scent
- ✕History of asthma or COPD
- ✕History of contact dermatitis from cosmetic fragrances
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Feasibility of Aromatherapy in an Awake Craniotomy Environment
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) for Intracranial Pathology. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Awake craniotomy for tumor surgery allows for mapping of speech, motor and sensory function during tumor resection. Awake craniotomy is increasingly utilized as it has several advantages over a traditional general anesthetic technique. Though many patients tolerate awake cranial surgery well, recent studies found that roughly 30% of patients experience moderate to severe pain and anxiety, while 50% report moderate fear and 11% report severe fear. Therefore, alternative methods to mitigate pain, anxiety, and fear are needed. In this study, the investigators will employ lavender aromatherapy to reduce anxiety and improve the satisfaction with pain control.
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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is an essential oil.