Lavender and sesame oil massage may soothe Post-Mastectomy pain
NCT ID NCT05658367
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a gentle arm massage with sesame-lavender oil can reduce acute pain and anxiety in women after mastectomy surgery. 90 women were randomly assigned to receive massage with either sesame-lavender oil, plain sesame oil, or paraffin oil (a placebo). The goal was to see if the aromatherapy oil provided extra relief beyond massage alone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
sesame-lavender oil mixture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety after mastectomy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study. Results may not apply to all patients, and the effect might be due to massage itself rather than the oils.
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Locations
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Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Eyalet/Yerleşke, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, 34396, Turkey (Türkiye)