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Post-surgery effect of aromatherapy on pain and anxiety

Comparing effectiveness of Damask rose and lavender scent on severity of pain and anxiety after Cesarean section, through women.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2017092814049N7
Enrollment
90
Registered
2017-11-18
Start date
2017-10-12
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Condition 1: Severity of pain after Aroma Therapy. Condition 2: The level of anxiety after Aroma Therapy. Acute pain Other specified neurotic disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: After admitting patient into maternity ward, anxiety and pain level will be recorded without any further proceedings. Intervention 2: At firs intervened group, three drops of aromather
then the patient would be asked to smell it from 10 centimeters far for duration of 30 minutes. Intervention 3: At second intervened group, three drops of aromatherapy combination consist of damask ro
then the patient would be asked to smell it from 10 centimeters far for duration of 30 minutes.
After admitting patient into maternity ward, anxiety and pain level will be recorded without any further proceedings.
At firs intervened group, three drops of aromatherapy combination consist of lavender essence would be dipped on cotton
At second intervened group, three drops of aromatherapy combination consist of damask rose essence would be dipped on cotton

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: All patients who are about to undergo crusher surgery through the skin in Motahari Hospital affiliated with Jahrom University of Medical Sciences and spinal anesthesia can be done for them. Informed consent to participate in this study is among the main inclusion criteria. Exclusion criteria: Sensitivity to roses and Lavender; education lower that primary; developing chronic and cancerous pain; hearing or speech loss; lack of mental health; chronic use of drugs and sedatives; Unstable hemodynamic status; expressed dissatisfaction to continue research.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain in the Abdomen and Pelvis. Timepoint: Every 6 hours after surgery With in 24 hours(1 days). Method of measurement: On base of VAS.;Vital signs. Timepoint: after surgery. Method of measurement: Monitoring Blood pressure, Heart Rate, Temperature, Breathing.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety. Timepoint: Every 4 hours after intervention With in 24 hours(1 day). Method of measurement: Spielberger questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactVahid Zarean

Jahrom University of Medical Sciences

vahidzaran13@gmail.com+98 71 3743 8517

Outcome results

None listed

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