Lavender oil massage may ease pain after lung surgery, new trial hopes

NCT ID NCT07622602

First seen Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether applying a lavender oil blend to the skin around the surgical area can improve recovery quality after lung surgery. Researchers will compare the lavender oil to plain almond oil in 124 adults. The main goal is to see if aromatherapy helps reduce pain and improve overall recovery in the first few days after surgery.

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What this could mean

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Active substance

lavender essential oil diluted in sweet almond oil

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to help people feel better and recover more comfortably after lung surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial. The effect may be small or no better than plain almond oil. Aromatherapy is not a substitute for standard pain care.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.