Could a scent and a touch soothe Post-Surgery pain?
NCT ID NCT07743736
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether aromatherapy with rose oil or a massage using that oil can reduce pain, anxiety, and discomfort in women after a cesarean delivery. About 90 first-time mothers will be randomly assigned to receive one of these treatments or a placebo. The goal is to see if these gentle, non-drug approaches can improve well-being during early recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Aromatherapy inhalation with Rosa damascena essential oil and aromatherapy-assisted back massage
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple, drug-free techniques could offer new ways to improve comfort and reduce pain and anxiety for women recovering from cesarean delivery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and the benefits may not be large or lasting. Individual responses to aromatherapy and massage can vary, and the placebo effect may play a role.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Usak University Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGUşak, Uşak, 64200, Turkey (Türkiye)