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Can a scented spray soothe Post-Surgery throat pain and nausea?

NCT ID NCT05522023

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cukurova University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 02, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a spray made from lavender and ginger oils can ease sore throat, thirst, and nausea after kidney stone surgery. About 110 adults who have the surgery under general anesthesia will receive the aromatic spray, a placebo, or standard care. Researchers will measure symptoms at several points over the first 8 hours after surgery to see if the spray offers relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A spray made from lavender oil and ginger oil mixed into drinking water
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease common post-surgery discomforts like sore throat, thirst, and nausea, helping patients recover more comfortably.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the results may not apply to all surgeries. The spray might not reduce symptoms, and some people could have allergic reactions to the oils.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

110 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2021

Finished

Aug 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 88 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Accepting the research * Elective surgery planned with general anesthesia * Patients in Asa I, II and III classes * No hearing problem * No history of allergies to lavender and ginger * One-time intubation and no difficult intubation * Those who have no previous psychiatric or mental illness will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Did not accept the research * In addition to clinical routine medical treatment, extra drug administration * Patients with suspected aspiration risk will be excluded.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pharyngitis Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Nausea and vomiting, postoperative Nurse's role Surgery THIRST Throat, sore

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cukurova University

    Sarıçam, Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)

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