Joint Diseases
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will use passive inhalation of lavender for discomfort, anxiety and peppermint for nausea following joint replacement and spine surgery
Detailed description
Following review of records for eligibility and consent obtained during pre op visit subjects will be enrolled in study post op they will validate desire to participate and chose to inhale (2 drops of essential oil on cotton ball in a plastic bag) lavender for discomfort or anxiety or peppermint for GI distress Visual analogue scales will be used to rate discomfort , anxiety and nausea
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTAdjunctive use of lavender and peppermint essential oils
passive inhalation aromatherapy following joint surgery
Sponsors
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
feasibility of using essential oils post joint replacement surgery and trends toward relief of symptoms
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
\- elective joint replacement able to read and speak English and describe study procedures
Exclusion criteria
pregnancy * unable to smell, sensitivity to fragrances asthma or breathing problems have smoke or vaped in last 2 weeks if atrial fibrillation history no peppermint uncontrolled hypertension above 160/100 non employees of UH or students of CWRU
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| discomfort, anxiety, or GI distress | total of 90 minutes | visual analog sale |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed