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The effect of lemon inhaler aromatherapy on nausea and vomiting of pregnancy: A randomised controlled trial

The effect of lemon inhaler aromatherapy on nausea and vomiting of pregnancy: A randomised controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201202297418N2
Enrollment
25
Registered
2012-05-10
Start date
2012-06-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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Conditions

Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Hyperemesis gravidarum, mild or unspecified, starting before the end of the 22nd week of gestation

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group:Aromatherapy with essential oil, Once the feeling of nausea 2 drop of solution are placed on the cotton and held 3 cm under nose. Participant were instructed to take
Placebo
Intervention group:Aromatherapy with essential oil, Once the feeling of nausea 2 drop of solution are placed on the cotton and held 3 cm under nose. Participant were instructed to take three slow, dee
Control group:The use of placebo(normal salin): Once the feeling of nausea 2 drop of solution are placed on the cotton and held 3 cm under nose. Patients were instructed to take three slow, deep breat

Sponsors

Research Deputy of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
16 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 16 to 40 years old; Singleton and normal pregnancy with 6 to16 weeks based on LMP and ultrasound; Being able to compelet questionnaire; Having mild to moderate nausea and vomiting without hyperemesis gravidarum symptoms (based on 3-12 PUQE-24 scores); Not using anti emetic or emetic drugs( herbal or chemical drugs) over the previous 24 hour; Not having psychological problems and unpleasant event over 6 months ago according to pregnant women reporting; Not using tobacco; Not having molar pregnancy; Not having symptoms of Threatened abortion; Not having acute Pyelonephritis; Not having thyroid dysfunction; Not having identified digestive diseases which may cause nausea and vomiting; Having phone; No olfactory disorder. Exclusion criteria: Alergy during aromatherapy; use anti emetic herbal or chemical drugs during study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Timepoint: Before and during intervention. Method of measurement: 24-hour Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Side effects. Timepoint: After intervention. Method of measurement: Final questionnaire.;Satisfaction. Timepoint: After intervention. Method of measurement: Final questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFarzaneh Safajou

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

fsafajo@yahoo.com+98 41 1479 6770

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026