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NCT Number: NCT06008964

The Effect of Aromatherapy Applied After Cesarean Section on Pain Intensity and Comfort Level

Today, many complementary therapies such as acupuncture, reflexology, homeopathy, hypnotherapy, music and aromatherapy are tried in addition to medical methods to reduce pain and anxiety. Aromatherapy is a therapy method in which essential oils are used to protect and improve physical and psychological health. Oils can be applied directly to a single person or indirectly to people in a room by inhalation . In direct application without steam, essential oils can be applied by inhalation by dripping onto a cotton ball . It is stated that lavender aromatherapy, one of the most commonly used aromatherapies, has analgesic, antiseptic, sedative, antispasmodic and healing properties Ylang Ylang aromatherapy is stated analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiemetic,anti-tarral, carminative, sedative, antiseptic, spasmolytic properties. In the studies conducted, anxiety, labor pain, labor duration, and psychological effects of aromatherapy were examined, but no study was found in which lavender and chamomile essential oils were used and the effects of pain and comfort level were examined. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of lavender and Ylang Ylang essential oils in relieving pain and increasing comfort after cesarean section.

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Key information

Conditions

Cesarean Section Complications Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–49 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

KTO Karatay University

Konya, 42000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 18-49 years old,
  • women who have had a cesarean section

Exclusion criteria

  • epilepsy,
  • migraine,
  • chronic headache,
  • asthma,
  • women who are allergic to fragrance sensitivities to aromatic oils

Treatment and study plan

Ylang Ylang oil with inhalation

Other

Ylang Ylang OIL WILL BE INHALED

Lavender oil with inhalation

Other

LAVENDER OIL WILL BE INHALED

Primary outcomes

  1. pain related to cesarean section

    Time frame: post operative 4-8-12 hours

    It will be measured with Visual Analog Scale. Visual Analog Scale has a rating between 0-10. The higher the score, the greater the pain.

Secondary outcomes

  1. comfort related to cesarean section

    Time frame: post operative 4-8-12 hours

    Comfort will be measured with the postpartum comfort scale. The higher the score, the higher the comfort level.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

KTO Karatay University

Other

Collaborators

  • JULE ERİÇ HORASANLI
  • Merve YAZAR
  • Şerife İrem DÖNER

Registry information

Official study title

Determination of the Effect of Aromatherapy Using Lavender and Ylang Ylang Essential Oils on Pain Severity and Comfort Level After Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Aug 24, 2023
Registry last updated
Oct 26, 2023

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