Clinical trials: Aromatherapy
Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
Aromatherapy for Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of aromatherapy to reduce nausea, vomiting, and the use of anti-emetic in cancer survivors undergoing moderate to highly emetogenic chemotherapy regimens.
- Trial name
- NCT05319860
- Testing
- Standard of Care Treatment for Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV), Aromatherapy Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Nausea and Vomiting, Aromatherapy
Effect of Inhaled Aromatherapy on Chemo-Induced Nausea Vomiting (NCVI): CINVAROM (Chemotherapy Induced Nausea Vomiting and AROMatherapy)
The investigator wish to provide a blend of two essential oils with comparable antiemetic properties; Peppermint essential oil (Mentha x Piperita) and lemon tree essential oil (Citrus Limon).
- Conditions
- Nausea and Vomiting, Aromatherapy, Essential Oil, Suportive Care
- Trial name
- CINVAROM (NCT04560114)
- Testing
- Essential oils
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Francois Baclesse
Surgical Abortion, Patient Satisfaction
Effects of Aromatherapy on Patient Satisfaction With Surgical Abortion at Less Than 10 Weeks Gestation
The investigators propose a single-site, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial of lavender aromatherapy versus placebo for patient satisfaction in adult women having a surgical abortion before 10 weeks and 0 days…
- Conditions
- Surgical Abortion, Patient Satisfaction, Anesthesia, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT04969900
- Testing
- Lavender oil.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Anxiety, Pain
Lavender Aromatherapy for Anxiety During Urodynamics
Urodynamics are performed in the evaluation of urinary incontinence in women considering surgery or who have failed conservative therapies.
- Trial name
- NCT02344745
- Testing
- Lavandula angustifolia essential oil (Aura Cacia), Distilled water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Aromatherapy
The Effect of Aromatherapy on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Salivary Cortisol Levels
Determine the effectiveness of lavender and chamomile aromatherapy of mitigation of symptoms of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03097484
- Testing
- lavender and chamomile essential oils
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- John M. Daniel
Cancer Pain
Intraoperative Aromatherapy Versus Placebo for Port-a-Cath Placement Under Monitored Anesthesia Care. A Randomized Controlled Trial
This is a prospective, controlled, randomized trial. Primary objective is to compare the time to readiness for discharge (minutes) from Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) after Port-a-Cath placement surgery between patients who are…
- Trial name
- NCT05328973
- Testing
- ELEQUIL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Nausea, Postoperative
Effects of Aromatherapy on Nausea Levels
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils from plants for the improvement of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Healthcare providers play an important role in improving the care of patients with nausea.
- Trial name
- NCT04882501
- Testing
- QUEASEEase aromatherapy quick tab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inova Health Care Services
Nausea
EMS Use of Isopropyl Alcohol Aromatherapy Versus Ondansetron
Nausea is a common symptom encountered in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) environment that is often treated with oral or intravenous anti-emetic medications.
- Trial name
- NCT02618343
- Testing
- IPA, Ondansetron
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Substance Use Disorders
Using Aromatherapy in Substance Use Disorder
The purpose of this clinical trial study is to see if Bergamot, an aroma therapy essential oil, has any effect on comfort, ease, and stress.
- Trial name
- NCT05660434
- Testing
- Aroma Inhaler with Bergamot essential oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Anxiety, Pain, Procedural
Lavender Aromatherapy to Decrease Anxiety/Pain Perception During Office Hysteroscopy
Office hysteroscopy is an invaluable practice to treat a myriad of gynecological processes. However, a limiting factor is the perceived pain and anxiety.
- Trial name
- NCT06316934
- Testing
- Lavandula angustifolia, Aura Cacia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Anxiety; Generalized, Breast Diseases
Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study: Effects of Lavender Aromatherapy on Preoperative Anxiety in Breast Patients
The study is designed to see if lavender aroma therapy reduces pre-operative anxiety in breast surgery patients.
- Conditions
- Anxiety; Generalized, Breast Diseases, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT01837966
- Testing
- Lavender oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Sleep
Lavender vs Zolpidem Sleep Quality During Diagnostic PSG
In this pragmatic, clinical study the investigators propose that lavender aromatherapy is comparable to Zolpidem (Ambien) in improving the quality of diagnostic sleep studies.
- Trial name
- NCT04102345
- Testing
- Lavender Aromatherapy, Zolpidem
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
BPSD (Behavioral and Psycological Symptoms of Dementia)
Elderly Demented Patients: Aromatherapy Complementary to Psychopharmacotherapy Psychological Disorders and BPSD Behavior
Behavioral and psycological symptoms of dementia, (BPSD) are one of the major problem for families, doctors and for patients the same.
- Trial name
- NCT03662360
- Testing
- essential oils
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Clinica Luganese Moncucco
Anxiety, Pain
Relaxing Environment to Lower Anxiety During Onabotulinum Toxin Chemodenervation of the Bladder
Chemodenervation of the bladder with onabotulinum toxin A is an effective treatment option for patients with refractory urgency urinary incontinence (UUI).
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Pain, Burnout, Professional
- Trial name
- RELAX (NCT06319898)
- Testing
- Lavender aromatherapy sticker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Intracranial Pathology
Feasibility of Aromatherapy in an Awake Craniotomy Environment
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…
- Trial name
- NCT03328143
- Testing
- Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Stress-related Problems
Effects of Stress-reducing Aromatherapy
The study purpose is to evaluate efficacy of stress-reducing aromatherapy and learn about how aromatherapy works.
- Trial name
- NCT01307748
- Testing
- aroma
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Stress, Anxiety
The Effects of Smell on Mood and Physical Responses
The purpose of this study is to examine the body's response to relaxing and stimulating fragrances commonly used in aromatherapy.
- Conditions
- Stress, Anxiety, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT00097253
- Testing
- Exposure to relaxant and stimulant odors
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Anxiety, Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
Use of Aromatherapy to Reduce Symptom Burden
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of inhaled aromatherapy on symptoms of nausea/vomiting and anxiety in patients who have received a stem cell transplant.
- Trial name
- NCT05251337
- Testing
- Essential oils
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Effectiveness of Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy for Management of Pain, Anxiety, and Nausea in the Acute Care Setting
The purpose of this interventional study is to investigate the effects of aromatherapy on an acute care unit and whether it is effective in decreasing physical or emotional stressors that occur as a hospitalized patient.
- Trial name
- NCT06400979
- Testing
- Elequil aromatab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis