Sniff your way to better rehab? aromatherapy patches tested in hospital study
NCT ID NCT05282706
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether wearing aromatherapy patches with lavender, mandarin, or peppermint oil could reduce pain and nausea in hospital patients during physical or occupational therapy. 165 adults in an acute care setting were randomly assigned to receive an aromatherapy patch or a placebo patch. The goal was to see if the scents helped patients complete their therapy sessions and feel better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- aromatherapy patches (lavender, mandarin, or peppermint oil)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel better during therapy and possibly shorten hospital stays.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study, so results may not be conclusive. The effect might be due to the placebo effect, and people with respiratory conditions were excluded.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bianca Gonzales
San Antonio, Texas, 78253, United States
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