Lavender Sandalwood Aromatherapy Study

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorMemorial Hermann Health System

About this trial

The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to explore whether lavender sandalwood aromatherapy can support comfort, mood, pain relief, and overall satisfaction for participants recovering from a scheduled cesarean section without complications. The main questions this study aims to answer are:

* How does lavender sandalwood aromatherapy affect participants' mood during postpartum recovery after a cesarean section? * Does lavender sandalwood aromatherapy help reduce pain during recovery? * Does lavender sandalwood aromatherapy improve participants' overall satisfaction with their recovery experience? Researchers will compare participants who receive lavender-sandalwood aromatherapy with those who do not to determine whether it improves mood, reduces pain, and enhances patient satisfaction.

Participants will be asked to:

* Wear aromatherapy tabs on their gown for 24 hours. * Have the aromatherapy tabs applied 24 hours after the cesarean section and removed 48 hours after the cesarean section. * Complete surveys at 24 hours and 48 hours after the cesarean section. This will apply to both the control and intervention groups.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients scheduled for a planned cesarean section

Undergoing pre-admission testing

Disqualifiers

Individuals under 18 years of age

High-risk pregnancies

Patients not admitted to the postpartum unit following delivery

Individuals with known allergies to essential oils

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Lavender-sandalwood aromatherapy tabs

Treatment groups

182 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators