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Lavender Sandalwood Aromatherapy Study
Sponsor: Memorial Hermann Health System
Summary
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.
Official title: Does Aromatherapy Improve Mood and Reduce Pain in Women After Scheduled Cesarean Procedures?
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
182
Start Date
2026-09
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2026-07-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Lavender-sandalwood aromatherapy tabs
The intervention used in this study consists of aromatherapy tabs infused with lavender and sandalwood essential oils. These aromatabs are administered to participants following their cesarean section procedures to evaluate their effectiveness in managing postoperative pain. The choice of lavender and sandalwood is based on their widely recognized calming and analgesic properties, with the goal of providing non-pharmacological support for pain relief. Participants in the experimental group will receive these aromatabs according to the study protocol, allowing for a clear comparison of outcomes between the aromatherapy intervention and the control group.
Locations (1)
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
Houston, Texas, United States