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A scent of calm: lavender aromatherapy put to the test for surgery nerves

NCT ID NCT07766902

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether breathing in lavender essential oil can lessen fear and anxiety in people undergoing lower eyelid bag surgery (blepharoplasty) with only local anesthesia. About 152 adults scheduled for this procedure will be randomly assigned to receive either inhaled lavender aromatherapy or standard care during the operation. Researchers will measure fear levels using a visual scale and also track pain and anxiety during the procedure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Inhaled lavender essential oil aromatherapy
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease fear and anxiety during minor surgeries done under local anesthesia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the effect may be modest or not clearly better than no aromatherapy. Individual responses to scent can vary, and it may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 152 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-65 years, either sex 2. Scheduled for elective bilateral lower blepharoplasty (eyelid bag surgery) 3. Anesthesia: pure local anesthesia (lidocaine and/or ropivacaine) without any sedative agents 4. ASA physical status I-II 5. Alert and oriented, able to understand and complete questionnaires correctly 6. Normal olfactory function (able to distinguish among coffee, alcohol, and vanilla) 7. Voluntary participation with signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of allergy to lavender essential oil or any botanical essential oil 2. Diagnosed olfactory disorder, chronic rhinitis, asthma, COPD, or other respiratory diseases 3. Preoperative use of anxiolytics, sedatives, or opioid analgesics 4. History of psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, or needle phobia (trypanophobia) 5. Pregnant or breastfeeding women 6. Participation in another clinical trial within the past month 7. Any other condition deemed by the investigator as unsuitable for study participation

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Locations

  • Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China