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Effect of aromatherapy with Lavender on satisfaction with childbirth

Evaluation of the possible benefit of the effect of Lavandula angustifolia on satisfaction with childbirth and postpartum in women treated at the maternity of regional hospital from São José - SC

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-5hrnpd5
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2022-05-30
Start date
2021-11-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-27

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

Conditions

labor pain

Interventions

This is a randomized clinical trial, without blinding of those involved in women in labor. The intervention group received inhalation of 3 drops of Lavandula angustifolia essential oil diluted in grap
E02.190.525.061

Sponsors

Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
Lead Sponsor
Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women; primiparous; active labor

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: required cesarean section; glucocorticoids use in the last 30 days;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Around 30% of reduction in the average pain score in the intervention group compared to the control group. Assessed by the Visual Analog Scale (score from 0: no pain, to 10: worst pain). Data collected hourly from the start of active labor to the birth of the baby.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
20% increase in the mean birth satisfaction score in the intervention group compared to the control group. Evaluated by the Questionnaire of Experience and Satisfaction with Childbirth (QESP). Data collected between 24 to 36 hours from the birth of the baby.—

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactAnna Piovezan

Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina

anna.piovezan@unisul.br+55(48)999382690

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP)