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Exploring the Effect of Aromatherapy
Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida
Summary
To explore the effect of aromatherapy in laboring patients with pain, anxiety, and/or nausea/vomiting.
Official title: Exploring the Effect of Aromatherapy Inhalation for Managing Pain, Anxiety, and Nausea/Vomiting Throughout the Laboring Process
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
128
Start Date
2025-10-15
Completion Date
2026-09-01
Last Updated
2025-12-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Aromatherapy plus standard of care
The participant is offered an aromatherapy scented tab that is attached to their gown based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting): 1. Pain or anxiety: lavender or lavender sandalwood, 2. Nausea/vomiting: orange ginger, or 3. Despite the type of discomfort, the participant may request the alternate scent if the scent offered is not to their liking. Plus, the patient receives SoC for treatment based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting) as prescribed by the physician.
Standard of Care Only
Participant receives symptom management medications for pain, nausea/vomiting, and/or anxiety as prescribed by the physician.
Locations (1)
South Miami Hospital
Miami, Florida, United States