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NCT Number: NCT07155876

Exploring the Effect of Aromatherapy

To explore the effect of aromatherapy in laboring patients with pain, anxiety, and/or nausea/vomiting.

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Key information

Conditions

Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Labor Pain Mental Disorders Nausea Nausea and Vomiting Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive Vomiting

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

South Miami Hospital

Miami, Florida, 33143, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Pregnant patients at least 18 years old in spontaneous labor or induction of labor (despite transitioning into a caesarean section)

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who are unable to detect scents/odors
  • Patients with known allergies to aromatherapy and/or its components

Treatment and study plan

Aromatherapy plus standard of care

Other

The participant is offered an aromatherapy scented tab that is attached to their gown based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting):

  • Pain or anxiety: lavender or lavender sandalwood,
  • Nausea/vomiting: orange ginger, or
  • 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

Other

Participant receives symptom management medications for pain, nausea/vomiting, and/or anxiety as prescribed by the physician.

Primary outcomes

  1. Relief of nausea/vomiting

    Time frame: Measured before and after receiving standard of care (SoC) or Intervention+SoC.

    Measured in the control and intervention groups before and after receiving treatment (yes or no - presence of nausea/vomiting).

  2. Decreased anxiety

    Time frame: Measured before and after receiving standard of care (SoC) or Intervention+SoC.

    Measured before and after receiving treatment in both the control and intervention groups. Anxiety level = 0 =none, 1 = minimal (a little), 2 = moderate (medium), and 3 = severe (a lot).

  3. Pain relief (scale of 0 to 10)

    Time frame: Measured before and after receiving standard of care (SoC) or Intervention+SoC.

    Level of pain is measured before and after receiving treatment in both the control and interventions groups. Pain is measured on a scale of 0 to 10 (0 = no pain, 10 = severe pain).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Baptist Health South Florida

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Exploring the Effect of Aromatherapy Inhalation for Managing Pain, Anxiety, and Nausea/Vomiting Throughout the Laboring Process

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Sep 4, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 17, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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